Press Operator 2 - Flexographic Press - 12-hr Rotating Night Shift

RR Donnelley•Oakdale, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position runs on a Pitman Schedule: Shift: 12-hour rotating night shift Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday Week 2: Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday Hours: 6:00pm - 6:00am This shift includes a $3/hr shift differential. Perks of the Pitman Schedule: Ample Time Off: Employees work approximately 14-15 days/month, providing significant time for rest and recovery. Improved Work-Life Balance: Employees get 3 consecutive days off every other weekend. Extended Vacation Potential: By using only 2 vacation days on a 2-day work week, employees can secure a 7-day break. Built-in OT: 8 hours of OT built into the schedule every other week. Predictable Schedule: As a fixed, repeating 2-week cycle, this schedule is highly predictable and makes it easier for employees to plan their personal lives. Candidates with direct experience will be eligible for a higher pay rate.

Requirements

Requires a thorough knowledge of Flexographic 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 web paths, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
Knowledge of basic computer skills, excel, Word and Google, preferred
Skill in use of Mark Andy, Aquaflex, Comco, Webtron, Gallus, Nil Peter preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the Flexographic press operated such as mounting plates or installing print cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping web paths, adjusting tension and register etc.
Make necessary color correction and anilox adjustment 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