Press Operator 2 (Sheetfed/2nd Shift)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 33,627 - 44,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Quail Ridge, TN is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, operate, and maintain offset printing presses. You will perform make-ready tasks, examine plates/cylinders for defects, and ensure accurate image positioning to meet quality specifications.

Responsibilities include color corrections and press adjustments, routine maintenance, and mentoring teammates to uphold standards. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to procedures while supporting production

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and determine appropriate press usage and settings.
• Skill in precise control adjustments and routine maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press machines.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, installing cylinders, and aligning images.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on presses; perform routine maintenance.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on company policies and best practices.

Skills

Press setup

Offset printing

Micrometer use

Quality inspection

Maintenance

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $24.41 - $31.99 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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