Press Operator - 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley•Osage, IA

1d•$57,400 - $81,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator position is responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining press equipment. This role involves performing make-ready tasks, making color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications, and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on the press. The company, RRD, is a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions.

Requirements

Ability to be trained in offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
Skill to read and understand job specifications.
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 precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments.
Skill to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain 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 check for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register.
Make 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.
Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.