Press Operator III - KR

RR Donnelley•St. Charles, IL

2d•$29 - $44

About The Position

RRD is seeking a Press Operator III to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain sheetfed offset presses, including 40-inch Heidelberg, Komori, and 64-inch and 81-inch KBA presses. The role involves preparing press cylinders and blankets, setting packing and printing pressure, adjusting press mechanisms, replacing worn rollers, and cleaning blankets, rollers, and ink fountains. The operator makes color, register, and equipment adjustments to meet production quality specifications; reads job specifications to select setup materials and determine appropriate press settings; and performs routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs. The position also includes instructing and guiding junior-level operators. Comprehensive knowledge of offset presswork, materials, equipment, and safety requirements is needed. The listed schedules include 12-hour day or night shifts, with front-end or back-end rotations and overtime on Sundays. The listed pay range is $29.30 to $43.50 per hour; night shifts have a $3 per hour shift differential. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous experience setting up and running sheetfed presses.
Previous experience operating sheetfed press equipment.
Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements.
Ability to read and understand job specifications and determine suitable press usage, settings, and materials based on press capabilities.
Ability to make precise settings and adjustments to press controls.
Knowledge of packing pressure required to achieve proper printing pressure for different jobs.
Skill using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates.
Ability to work in a team environment and make and read measurements.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out written instructions in English and understand verbal instructions.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of KBA large-format technology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain sheetfed presses, including Heidelberg, Komori, and KBA presses.
Prepare plate cylinders, blankets, and packing to achieve the required printing pressure.
Adjust press components such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams using hand tools.
Remove and replace worn rollers and adjust pressure between press rollers.
Clean blankets, ink rollers, and ink fountains using ink solvent and the press cleaning mechanism.
Make color, register, and press adjustments before and during production to meet quality specifications.
Read job specifications and determine the press setup materials, settings, and equipment needed to run a job.
Perform routine operational maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
Instruct and provide guidance to junior-level operators.