Press Operator 3 - 1st Shift

RR Donnelley•Osage, IA

2d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. This role involves setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining a gravure press or a multi-color offset press to print various types of work with critical color values and registration requirements. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of press operations, including make-ready tasks, color corrections, and routine maintenance.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment.
Skill in a wide variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
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 in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Nice To Haves

Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4620:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work.
Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated, such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, and prepping blankets.
Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain quality specifications.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.