Senior Press Operator: Gravure & Multi‑Color Printing

RRD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 37,195 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a press operator to operate gravure and multi‑color offset presses to produce single‑ to multi‑color printed work at our Durham, NC facility. You will set up, adjust, and maintain presses to meet color values and registration, perform make‑ready tasks, and ensure quality standards.

We offer a national pay range of $27.00–$45.00 per hour with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus, plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, disability insurance, life insurance, tuition

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gravure and multi-color offset press operation and maintenance.
• Ability to set up presses to meet color values and registration.
• Proficiency with micrometer-based plate mounting and alignment.
• Reading and interpreting job specifications for proper press settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and maintain gravure or multi-color offset presses.
• Review job specs and establish press setup based on run imposition.
• Perform make-ready tasks: hang plates, install cylinders, check plates/cylinders.
• Make color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specs.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain presses; perform minor repairs and routine maintenance.

Skills

Micrometer use

Press setup

Color adjustment

Read job specs

Tools

Gravure press

Offset press

Job description

RRD is seeking a press operator to operate gravure and multi‑color offset presses to produce single‑ to multi‑color printed work at our Durham, NC facility. You will set up, adjust, and maintain presses to meet color values and registration, perform make‑ready tasks, and ensure quality standards.

We offer a national pay range of $27.00–$45.00 per hour with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus, plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, disability insurance, life insurance, tuition