Press Operator (Experienced)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading global provider in marketing and print solutions seeks a skilled individual to operate a multi-color offset press. Responsibilities include setting up, adjusting, and maintaining press operations to meet quality specifications. Ideal candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques and be proficient in mechanical adjustments. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $23 and $32, plus benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques to produce multi-color work.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Understanding of press specifications for successful job execution.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-color offset press.
• Adjust press settings and perform make-ready tasks.
• Conduct periodic maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques

Mechanical skills for setup and adjustments

Ability to read job specifications

Skill with micrometer for plate alignment

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 multi-color offset press.
• 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 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

Hourly with negotiated Rates

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $23 - $32 / 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans