Press Operator 3

RR Donnelley & Sons; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled Gravure/offset press operator to set up, adjust, operate and maintain a high-precision press. You will handle single to multi-color work, ensure image registration accuracy, and follow safety and quality guidelines in a fast-paced production environment.

Candidates will review job specs, perform make-ready tasks, apply color corrections, conduct routine maintenance, and collaborate with maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of press operations and safety to produce color-critical work.
• Ability to read specifications and select correct press settings.
• Experience with maintaining accuracy of prints and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain gravure or multi-color offset press for single to multiple color work.
• Review job specs to determine press setup based on imposition and run requirements.
• Perform make-ready tasks and inspect plates/cylinders for alignment and image positioning.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on presses; replace worn parts as needed.
• Follow manufacturer-recommended periodic maintenance.

Skills

Press setup

Color adjustments

Quality control

Machine maintenance

Tools

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

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $24.86 - $34.47 / 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.

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

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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