Press Operator 2 (sheetfed press)

Rrdonnelley; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision coverage

paid time off

disability insurance

401(k) with match

life insurance and other voluntary…

tuition assistance

maternity leave

adoption assistance

employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD in Laurel, MD seeks an experienced offset press operator to set up, operate, and maintain multiple press units. The role requires precise make-ready work, color correction, and ongoing maintenance to ensure high-quality output for each job.

Candidates should have thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, be able to read specifications, and perform accurate press adjustments. The position offers hourly pay with potential overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret job specs and determine press usage for jobs.
• Capable of routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all make-ready tasks for the type of press operated (hanging plates, installing cylinders, etc.).
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs before production.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; replace worn or broken parts as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Read job specs and determine appropriate press settings and materials for each job.
• Make precise settings of controls and perform routine operational maintenance.
• Understand packing pressure requirements to achieve proper printing pressure.
• Use micrometer to mount and align printing plates accurately.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Make-ready and setup

Print quality adjustment

Micrometer usage

Maintenance and repair

Tools

Offset press

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.

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 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 rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $35.29 / hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand‑by pay.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• tuition assistance
• maternity leave
• adoption assistance
• 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.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.