Press Operator 3

RR Donnelley; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 41,052 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Livonia, Michigan is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, operate, and maintain multi-color offset presses. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of press operation techniques and the ability to make adjustments to meet quality specifications.

Compensation for this role ranges from $29.80 to $39.00 per hour, with additional benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, bonus potential, and supportive resources for employees. Interested applicants should be available for a 2nd shift on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of press operation techniques.
• Skilled in making adjustments and performing routine maintenance on press equipment.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine appropriate press settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a multi-color offset press.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates and examining plates/cylinders.
• Make color corrections and adjustments prior to production.
• Maintain the press and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Conduct periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Knowledge of techniques and safety requirements

Skill in complex manipulations

Understanding of job specifications

Ability to use a micrometer

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset press.
• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.
• 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-up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce 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 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.

Compensation

RRD's current salary range for this role is $29.80 to $39.00/hour. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. Compensation may also include bonuses, commissions or incentive programs. Benefits 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.

Additional Information

This is a 2nd shift position. Hours are 8 p.m.–8 a.m. on a rotating schedule.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.