Press Operator (Experienced)

RRD; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is a leading provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. We have openings for second shift (3p-11p) and third shift (11p-7a) with paid shift differential of $2/hour.

The role involves setting up and running a full-size multi-color offset press, inspecting job specs, and performing make-ready tasks to ensure color accuracy and high quality. The press operator will perform routine maintenance, adjust settings for each job, and ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience running full-size offset presses.
• Ability to read job specifications for impositions.
• Perform make-ready tasks and plate mounting.
• Maintain press and perform minor repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a full-size multi-color offset press.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup according to run imposition.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, inspect plates/cylinders for imperfections.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments to meet specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; replace worn or broken parts.
• Perform periodic maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Press operation

Micrometer use

Quality tolerance

Job specs reading

Tools

Offset press

Job 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

We have openings on 2nd (3p-11p) and 3rd (11p-7a), both have paid shift differential ($2/hr).

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a full size, 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.

Additional Information

The salary 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.

Equal Opportunity & Other Statements

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.