Press Operator 2 - Sheetfed Press - 12-hr Night Shift Front Half (7pm - 7am)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 33,131 - 50,378; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press operator for a 12-hour night shift on Monday through Wednesday and every other Thursday. The role involves setup, operation, and maintenance of offset presses, with an emphasis on achieving color accuracy and print quality.

The position offers a $2/hour shift differential and the opportunity to work with Heidelberg 640C press equipment in a fast-paced production environment. Candidates should have strong technical skills and attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment including Heidelberg 640C.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and align images.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications before production runs.
• Clean, lubricate, maintain the press, and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Conduct periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing

Press setup

Micrometer use

Quality inspection

Color adjustment

Tools

Heidelberg 640C

Job description

Job Description

• This position is for a 12-hour front half night shift (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday)
• Night Shift is eligible for a $2/hour shift differential

Requirements

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment, including the Heidelberg 640C press.
• 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.

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 pay range for this role at the noted location is $24.05 to $36.57 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.

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