Sheet Fed 2nd Press Operator 1st Shift

RRD; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD is hiring for a press operator in Wisconsin. The shift runs from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $29.00 per hour, with potential for overtime and shift differential.

The role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining press equipment, performing make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance to meet quality standards. Candidates must understand offset printing specs and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read job specifications and determine press usage and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to make precise settings of controls and to perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of packing pressure for printing to obtain proper printing pressure.
• Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and correct image positioning.
• Make necessary color corrections and press adjustments prior to production to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, performing minor repairs as required.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Skills

Offset printing

Micrometer use

Color adjustment

Maintenance ability

Safety procedures

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 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.

Job Description

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

Pay: $20.00/hr - $29.00/hr

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• 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
• Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, 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 inroutine 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

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.