Printing Press Operator 1 (M110 Heatset Web)

RRD; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

RRD is seeking a press operator in Smyrna, TN to set up, operate, and maintain offset presses, ensuring color accuracy and production efficiency.

You will perform make-ready tasks, monitor quality, and mentor teammates while following safety standards. This role offers stability with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with offset printing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications to determine setup materials.
• Knowledge of press capabilities and adjustments to run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, installing cylinders, and checking image alignment.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Perform periodic maintenance per manufacturer recommendations.
• Train and mentor new and current employees on policies and best practices.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Read job specifications

Press capability assessment

Packing pressure knowledge

Micrometer use

Routine maintenance

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press
• 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.
• Make 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
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
• Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set‑up materials needed to run the job successfully
• Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

Additional Information

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen. The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.17 - $27.80 / 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 Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.