Imaging Operator 1 (HP Indigo)

RR DonnelleyTimonium, MD
$18 - $26Onsite

About The Position

Join our amazing RRD/PCA printing team in Timonium, Maryland. Applicants with digital press or HP indigo experience please apply! We have a new 18K being installed in 2026.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • 0 - 2 years Relevant Experience (Required)
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and document data.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft word processing software.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with their team, leadership, other departments and may communicate with external departments.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other associates.
  • Must be able to prioritize and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work with large sheets of aluminum (5.5’ x 3.75’ x .016”).

Nice To Haves

  • digital press or HP indigo experience

Responsibilities

  • Works with a PC to electronically manage image files.
  • Reviews plate image on the monitor for masthead and any obvious image errors such as margin errors, missing color, pagination errors, etc.
  • Loads and images plates using the current plate imaging machines.
  • Removes plate from processing line upon completion – checks plate for any obvious plate defects.
  • Loads plate into the plate bender and bends the plate.
  • Attaches slip sheet to plate after bending and places on cart in order – delivers plate carts to press.
  • Makes necessary adjustments at the RIP to the reproduction curve and register.
  • Unpacks large pallets of printing plates (up to approximately 5.5’ x 3.75’ x .016”), recycles and/or disposes of all packing materials.
  • Communicates missing materials to the appropriate personnel.
  • May handle responsibilities for the production schedules, reprints due to shortages, damages, and printing errors.
  • May be responsible for backing up other departments as needed.
  • Maintains accurate records for work completed, preventative maintenance and other special projects.
  • Replenishes the processor chemistry as needed.
  • Performs schedule preventive maintenance on plate benders, plate processor and plate imaging equipment noting any defects and communicating those defects.
  • Proficient at performing basic Quality Assurance job responsibilities including but not limited to checking CIV’s, boxing samples, documenting the shipping of samples and pulling color samples for color watch folders.
  • Handle revisions as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • life insurance
  • other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
  • tuition assistance
  • maternity leave
  • adoption assistance
  • employer/partner discounts
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