Offset Printing Press Operator - Sign on Bonus: $2,000

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey.

About the role

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).
• 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 check for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register.
• 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.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances.
• Skill in a wide variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
• 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 in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday - Friday with OT as required.
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM Monday - Friday with OT as required.

Pay

• Pay Rate: $26.00/hr - $43.00/hr.
• 2nd Shift Differential: $2.00/hr.
• 3rd Shift Differential: $3.00/hr.
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Maternity leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.