Printing Press Operator 1 (M600 Heatset Web)

RRD; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,030 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in Smyrna, TN seeks an experienced press operator to manage single or multi-color offset presses. You will set up, adjust, and run production jobs while ensuring alignment, color accuracy, and high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing plates, mounting cylinders, making color corrections, and performing routine maintenance. The role offers competitive hourly pay ($18.17–$27.80) and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications to determine press setup materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Must have knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments.
• 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., suctions, blast, guides and timing).
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees to improve team performance and productivity

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press
• Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders and inspecting plates for imperfections
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments to meet quality specifications and maintain the work
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Press setup & adjustments

Color accuracy & quality

Micrometer/mounting plates

Preventive maintenance

Team mentoring

Job 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 worldwide 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

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

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)
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.17 - $27.80 per 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.