Web Press Operator - Days • •Sign On Bonus $1000 • •

Job Description

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 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

RRD is looking for an energetic, and highly motivated team member to join our team of Press Operators at our Elk Grove Village facility.

Job Title :   Press Operator 2

Operate web printing press to print quality production, maintain quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors

Set up, adjust,  operate, and maintain a Litho Press, In-line double web press, Harris M10, and a mini web 6 color web printing 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

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 checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc

Makes 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.

Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury-free work environment.

Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew.

Responsible for over all quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications.

Determines when product is suitable for saving.

Responsible for producing a sample-quality product.

Provides accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds.

Communicates information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress, maintenance.

Coordinates make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members.

Responsible for maintaining a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press, and using the “Request For Action” system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment

Share your expertise and help train other employees as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Shifts :   7am - 7pm / 3 days on 4 days off rotating every  8 weeks

RRD is an EEO / AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

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
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-8 years web press-printing experience.
• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register is required

Special Skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Disclosure Statement

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $27.34 to $39.29 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, call-in, and stand-by pay. 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.

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans