Press Operator - 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Press Operator to join their dynamic team on the 2nd shift. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining various press equipment, ensuring that all production runs meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise in offset printing procedures and attention to detail will be crucial as you perform necessary adjustments and maintenance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation and quality in its services. If you have a passion for printing and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect chance to make an impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.
• Skill to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and ensure quality specifications are met.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Job specifications reading

Press settings adjustments

Routine operational maintenance

Micrometer usage

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Shift: 2nd Shift

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

Press Operator 2 - 2nd Shift

Schedule:

- Monday - Friday
- 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Occasional overtime may be required including weekends

• 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, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections and checking 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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $27.00 - $38.60 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 the base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include a sign-on bonus, 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, and employer/partner discounts.

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