Press Operator 2 - Flexographic Press - 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Minnesota (Oakdale) seeks a 2nd shift press operator for Flexographic printing. Duties include setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining the press, performing make‑ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance to meet quality specs.

The role offers a pay range of $28.00–$42.00 per hour, with opportunities for higher pay for direct experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Flexographic printing procedures, materials and specs.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and determine press usage.
• Ability to perform precise web path adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Google).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks: mounting plates, installing cylinders, inspecting for imperfections.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on the press.
• Follow periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Read job specifications

Precision web paths

Maintenance of equipment

Basic computer skills

Tools

Mark Andy

Aquaflex

Comco

Webtron

Gallus

Nil Peter

Job description

Job Overview

This position is for 2nd shift 2pm-10pm Monday‑Friday. It is eligible for a $2/hr shift differential. Candidates with direct experience will be eligible for a higher pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make‑ready tasks associated with the Flexographic press such as mounting plates, installing print cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, checking correct positioning of images, prepping web paths, adjusting tension and register, etc.
• Make necessary color correction, anilox adjustment 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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Flexographic 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 web paths, adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and Google, preferred.
• Skill in use of Mark Andy, Aquaflex, Comco, Webtron, Gallus, Nil Peter, preferred.

Benefits

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $28.00 to $42.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon 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.

Other Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.