Press Operator 2-Stern 2nd shift

RR Donnelley; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Overtime and shift differential

Job summary

RRD in Missouri is seeking a Print/Press Operator on the 2nd shift to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a range of press equipment used for Army MOS 83F printing and bindery tasks. You will handle make-ready tasks, inspect plates and cylinders, and ensure correct image positioning and color readiness for production runs.

Responsibilities include color corrections, press adjustments, routine maintenance, and keeping the press clean and running.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications to determine press usage and materials needed.
• Skill in making precise press settings and performing routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of packing pressure for printing and minor repairs as required.
• Skill in mounting and aligning printing plates with a micrometer.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for image positioning
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specs
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, performing minor repairs as needed
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Press setup & adjustments

Precise micrometer usage

Quality inspection

Maintenance basics

Tools

Micrometer

Press equipment operation

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist


• Department: Production & Manufacturing


• Shift: 2nd Shift


• Compensation: USD 26.26 - USD 34 - 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

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 $26.26 - $35.93 / 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.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

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