Press Operator II: Precision Offset & Mentor

RR Donnelley & Sons; Quail Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Tennessee is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press units, ensuring production runs meet specifications and quality standards.

You will perform make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance, train new staff, and support ongoing process improvements. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global printing and packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and determine press usage accordingly.
• Skill to set controls, adjustments, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Experience using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.
• Strong safety awareness for printing operations and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks: hang plates, install cylinders, check alignment.
• Make color corrections and adjust press to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform minor repairs on presses.
• Conduct periodic maintenance as recommended by manufacturers.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on policies and best practices.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Read job specifications

Press settings and materials

Equipment maintenance

Micrometer use

Safety awareness

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Tennessee is seeking a skilled press operator to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multiple press units, ensuring production runs meet specifications and quality standards.

You will perform make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance, train new staff, and support ongoing process improvements. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global printing and packaging leader.