Press Operator 2 (sheetfed press)

RR Donnelley•Laurel, MD

10h•$35•Onsite

About The Position

RRD's Mount Vernon Printing is the Mid-Atlantic hub for commercial print. We have two Komori 6 color, 40", sheetfed presses and one Heidelberg 6 color, 40", sheetfred press. Applicants with experience with either of these presses are encouraged to apply. We are a union shop.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Komori 6 color, 40", sheetfed presses.
Experience with Heidelberg 6 color, 40", sheetfred press.

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 checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
Make 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.
Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.