Press Operator 2 (Sheetfed/2nd Shift)

RR Donnelley; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 30,872 - 44,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Smyrna, Tennessee seeks an experienced Printing and Bindery Specialist on 2nd shift. You will set up, adjust, operate and maintain multiple press systems, performing make-readies, color corrections and image alignment to ensure print quality.

You will also train colleagues and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, plate and cylinder handling, and applying proper packing pressure.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage and settings.
• Ability to perform precise press settings and routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of packing pressure to achieve proper printing pressure.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and checking image alignment.
• Make color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press and replace worn parts as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees to improve team performance.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Read job specifications

Precise press settings

Routine equipment maintenance

Packing pressure knowledge

Micrometer use

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Compensation: USD 22.41 - USD 31.99 - hourly

Company Description

• 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.

Job Description

• 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
• 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 specifiactions, 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 inroutine 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.

Thesalary 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.