Press Operator Second or Third Shift

RR Donnelley•Oberlin, OH

1d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Seeking a skills and reliable Offset Sheetfed Press Operator to join on 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. 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. 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. Ensure accurate color density and quality throughout production runs. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

Requirements

Proven experience in maintaining and operating Man-Roland sheetfed presses
Requires 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

Responsibilities

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.
Ensure accurate color density and quality throughout production runs.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required
Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer