Press Operator (Experienced)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2/hr

Job summary

RRD is seeking an experienced Printing and Bindery Specialist to set up, operate, and maintain a full-size, multi-color offset press in our Pittsburgh production facility. This role offers 2nd (3p-11p) or 3rd (11p-7a) shifts with a $2/hr paid differential, and includes make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance to meet quality specifications.

Candidates will read job specs, adjust press settings, inspect plates, and ensure imaging and tolerances are accurate while adhering to

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, adjusting, and operating multi-color offset presses.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press settings.
• Skilled in basic press maintenance and color control.
• Experience using a micrometer to align printing plates.

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 and check image alignment.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain press; perform minor repairs and routine maintenance.

Skills

Offset press operation

Color correction

Press maintenance

Micrometer reading

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 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

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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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