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Press Operator 1 - Nights

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Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Assist with set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press
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.
Assist with making 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
Assist with performing periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
Perform Roll Tender / Feeder and Packer duties as required
Other responsibilities as assigned
Shifts: 7pm - 7am/ 3 day/4 day / rotating every 8 weeks
$3.00 Shift Premium

Qualifications

Requires some knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
Previous experience working as roll tender/ feeder
Receive training on how to operate a Litho Press, In-line double web press, Harris M10, and a mini web 6 color web printing press to print quality production and maintain quality of product
Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently
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
Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).
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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Disclosure Statement:

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $23.25 to $35.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include [a sign-on bonus of, overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts..

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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What You Should Know About Press Operator 1 - Nights , RR Donnelley

At RRD, we're excited to announce an opening for a Press Operator 1 - Nights in Elk Grove Village, IL! As a key player in our printing and marketing solutions team, you'll be hands-on with our single or multi-color offset presses, ensuring everything runs smoothly from set-up to maintenance. Your responsibilities will include assisting with make-ready tasks, monitoring print quality, and making necessary color adjustments to meet our high standards. We prioritize maintaining our equipment, so your role also involves cleaning and lubricating the press and conducting minor repairs. Shifts run from 7 pm to 7 am, providing a unique work-life balance with our rotating schedule every eight weeks. If you love being part of a dynamic team that values innovation and quality in printing, we want to hear from you. At RRD, we offer not just a job, but a chance to be part of something bigger – transforming customer experiences through exceptional printing solutions. Join us, and let’s elevate engagement together!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Press Operator 1 - Nights at RRD?

The Press Operator 1 - Nights at RRD is responsible for assisting with the set-up, adjustment, operation, and maintenance of single or multi-color offset presses. Tasks include performing make-ready operations, ensuring print quality through color corrections and adjustments, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and executing periodic maintenance checks.