Press Operator II - 6-Color Printing, Setup & Maint

RR Donnelley & Sons; Montpelier Forest (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employer Discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press operator for Mount Vernon Printing in Maryland. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining multiple 6-color presses, performing make-ready tasks, and ensuring color accuracy and quality.

Candidates should have experience with Komori or Heidelberg 6-color presses and a strong knowledge of offset printing processes. The position emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and adherence to print specifications, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and determine press usage and settings.
• Skill to read a micrometer and align printing plates.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures for press operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain one or more press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as plate hanging, cylinder installation and plate/cylinder inspection.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain presses; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Follow periodic maintenance schedules recommended by manufacturers.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Read job specifications

Micrometer use

Press maintenance

Safety compliance

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a press operator for Mount Vernon Printing in Maryland. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining multiple 6-color presses, performing make-ready tasks, and ensuring color accuracy and quality.

Candidates should have experience with Komori or Heidelberg 6-color presses and a strong knowledge of offset printing processes. The position emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and adherence to print specifications, with competitive compensation and