Press Operator 2 (sheetfed press)

RR Donnelley • Laurel, MD

2d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment. This role involves performing all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated, such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections and checking for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register, etc. The operator will also make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production runs to meet and maintain quality specifications. Additionally, the role includes cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining the press, making minor repairs, and replacing worn or broken parts as required, as well as performing periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications.
• 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.
• Skill 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on Komori or Heidelberg 6 color presses.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated.
• Hang plates or install 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.
• Make minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts as required.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed