Printing Press Operator 2 (Sheet Fed)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Cudahy (WI, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled press operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining press equipment while ensuring quality specifications are met. Your expertise in offset printing procedures and ability to make precise adjustments will be crucial to the success of production runs. This position offers a competitive hourly wage along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more. If you are passionate about printing and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and equipment.
• Skill to read job specifications and determine appropriate press usage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks and color corrections before production.

Skills

Offset printing procedures

Reading job specifications

Press settings adjustments

Routine operational maintenance

Using micrometer for alignment

Job description

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 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

Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday - Friday with OT as required

Pay: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

• The position is responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated, such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, and checking 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 thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements, and skills to perform assignments.
• 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 to make a variety of difficult, precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The pay range for this role at the noted location is $20.00 to $29.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans