Press Operator 2 (Sheetfed/2nd Shift)

Responsibilities

• 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 check for correct positioning of images.
• Prep blankets, adjust tension and register.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• 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.
• Ability to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skills in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Skills to perform assignments, read and understand job specifications, and determine appropriate press usage, settings, and materials.
• Ability to make precise settings and adjustments, and perform routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of appropriate packing pressure and use of micrometer.

Skills

• Offset printing procedures, materials, and specifications.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Press settings and materials selection.
• Precision setting and adjustment.
• Routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Micrometer use.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.

Pay

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $24.41 - $31.99 / 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.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.