Press Operator 2 - (Flexographic Press) - 12-hr Rotating Night Shift

RR Donnelley; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Press Operator for a dynamic night shift role. This position involves setting up and operating press equipment, ensuring high-quality output through precise adjustments and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of offset printing procedures and demonstrate the ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about printing and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing and press operation.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and ensure quality specifications.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Press operation and maintenance

Color correction

Job specifications reading

Micrometer usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press equipment

Cleaning and lubrication tools

Job description

Press Operator 2 - (Flexographic Press) - 12-hr Rotating Night Shift

• Full-time
• Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
• Marine MOS: 4619:Combat Lithographer
• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 12 Hr Night Shift-Ro

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

This position is for a 12-hour rotating night shift (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)

This individual will start on 2nd or 3rd shift and will transition to the 12-hr rotating shift as the plant transition to the new shift in Q1

Night Shift is eligible for a $3/hr shift differential

Requirements:

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
• Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $24.75 to $39.14 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.