hour for Third Shift

RR Donnelley•Oberlin, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a skilled and reliable Offset Sheetfed Press Operator to join our team on either second or third shift. This position is ideal for a press operator with strong management skills and the flexibility to support multiple printing platforms. Operate and maintain Man-Roland sheetfed presses, with a willingness to learn and support flexographic printing operations. Experience in running a 4-color (2/2) sheetfed presses, with a strong focus on maintaining print quality. This role will also require cross-training and support in our flexographic press department as needed. Ensure accurate color density and quality throughout the production runs. The position is responsible to 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. Performs routine maintenance and press checks. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.

Requirements

Proven experience in maintaining and operating Man-Roland sheetfed presses
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
Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments
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
Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
Dependable with good attendance and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to support multiple printing platforms
Willingness to learn and support flexographic printing operations
Cross-training and support in our flexographic press department as needed

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Man-Roland sheetfed presses
Support flexographic printing operations
Ensure accurate color density and quality throughout production runs
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain press equipment
Perform make-ready tasks such as hanging plates or installing cylinders
Examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and check for correct positioning of images
Prep blankets, adjust tension and register
Perform routine maintenance and press checks
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press
Make minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts