Web Press Operator - Nights

RR Donnelley•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•$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 products, maintain product quality, lead and direct the press crew, maintain the press, and perform other operational duties as directed by supervisors. The Press Operator will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain various web printing presses, including Litho Presses, in-line double web presses, Harris M10s, and mini web 6-color web printing presses. The job requires printing single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work with critical color values and registration requirements. Key responsibilities include reviewing job specifications, performing make-ready tasks, making color corrections and press adjustments, cleaning 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 the overall operation of the press and crew, ensuring the quality of the printed product, and accurately documenting production details. Effective communication with other crews and departments, coordinating the make-ready process, and maintaining a Preventive Maintenance Program are also essential. The position may also involve training other employees.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or GED.
5-8 years web press-printing experience.
Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and 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.

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.
Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated.
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.