Press Operator 3

RR Donnelley; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Press Operator for a 3rd shift position. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and maintaining a Komori press to produce high-quality prints. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques and the ability to perform critical adjustments and maintenance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional print solutions. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various additional perks designed to support your career and personal growth.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employer Discounts

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques and equipment.
• Ability to perform major adjustments and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate a Komori press for various print jobs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal press performance.

Skills

Press Operation

Mechanical Skills

Color Correction

Job Specification Reading

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Printing

Tools

Komori Press

Micrometer

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing

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

This is a 3rd shift position, 11pm - 7am (and eligible for shift differential) for an EXPERIENCED Press Operator.

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a Komoripress 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, 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 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 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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $24 - $28 / 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.