Web Press Operator - Nights

RR Donnelley•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is looking for an energetic, and highly motivated team member to join our team of Press Operators at our Elk Grove Village facility. This role involves operating a web printing press to produce quality production, maintain product quality, lead and direct the press crew, maintain the press, and perform other operational duties as directed by supervisors. The position requires setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining various types of web printing presses, including Litho Presses, in-line double web presses, Harris M10, and mini web 6-color web printing presses. Responsibilities include performing all make-ready tasks, making necessary color corrections and press adjustments, cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining the press, and performing minor repairs. The role also involves acting as a leader in promoting a safe work environment, being responsible for all aspects of the press operation and crew, and ensuring the overall quality of the printed product. Additionally, the Press Operator will provide accurate documentation, communicate effectively with other crews and departments, coordinate the make-ready process, and maintain a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press. Sharing expertise and training other employees is also part of the role.

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
High School Diploma or GED
5-8 years web press-printing experience
Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register is required
Communication skills
Troubleshooting/Problem-Solving Skills
Mechanical Aptitude
Continuous standing/walking - 8 -12 hrs
Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching
Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling - 50 lbs. or less
Occasional repetitive motion with both hands

Nice To Haves

Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4619:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

Operate web printing press to print quality production
Maintain quality of product
Lead and direct press crew
Maintain press
Work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a Litho Press, In-line double web press, Harris M10, and a mini web 6 color web printing press or , multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements
Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn)
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
Makes 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
Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury-free work environment
Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew
Responsible for over all quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications
Determines when product is suitable for saving
Responsible for producing a sample-quality product
Provides accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds
Communicates information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress, maintenance
Coordinates make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members
Responsible for maintaining a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press, and using the “Request For Action” system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment
Share your expertise and help train other employees as assigned
Other duties as assigned