Press Operator 2

RR Donnelley•St Charles, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment. This includes 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 role also involves making necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production runs to meet and maintain quality specifications, and cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining the press, including making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performing periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer is also a key responsibility.

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.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment.
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated (e.g., hanging plates, installing cylinders, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register).
Examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and check for correct positioning of images.
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.