Press Operator 3

RR Donnelley & Sons; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 41,052 - 45,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled press operator responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining gravure and offset presses. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques and mechanical skills necessary to produce high-quality work. The position offers a competitive pay range of $29.80 - $33.20 per hour, along with benefits like medical coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of techniques and procedures to operate and maintain printing equipment.
• Skill in complex manipulations for equipment adjustments and maintenance.
• Ability to accurately read job specifications to select appropriate press settings.
• Skill in using tools to mount and align printing plates.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure or multi-color offset press.
• Review job specifications for press setup based on run requirements.
• Perform all make-ready tasks including hanging plates and adjusting tension.
• Make necessary color corrections before production runs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs as needed.
• Perform periodic maintenance as per manufacturer recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of printing techniques

Mechanical skills

Ability to understand job specifications

Use of micrometer

Job description

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

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical
• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
• 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.
• Makes 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 comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-ip, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances
• Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work
• 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 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 $29.80 - $33.20 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