Press Operator (Experienced)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Pittsburgh is looking for a Printing and Bindery Specialist to operate and maintain multi-color offset presses. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of printing techniques and mechanical skills to perform setup and adjustments, ensuring quality production.

The position offers an hourly wage between $23 and $32, depending on qualifications and skills. Employees may also receive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment setup and operation for multi-color printing.
• Skill in mechanical procedures for major adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Ability to understand job specs and determine proper press usage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset press.
• Review job specifications for press setup according to run imposition.
• Perform make-ready tasks and maintain press quality specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of printing techniques

Mechanical skills

Ability to read job specifications

Skills in using a micrometer

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Compensation: USD 23 - USD 32 - hourly

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

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 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

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.