Press Operator 1 (Jet Press, 1st shift) at RR Donnelley

Laurel, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

23.11

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Offset Press Operation, Press Setup, Press Adjustment, Make-Ready Tasks, Color Correction, Press Maintenance, Minor Repairs, Reading Job Specifications, Press Capabilities Assessment, Micrometer Use, Plate Mounting, Feeder Adjustment, Feed Board Adjustment, Tension Adjustment, Register Adjustment, Safety Requirements

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

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: RRD/Mount Vernon Printing in Laurel, MD is a union shop. Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press (Jet Press/Envelope 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. 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 Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer Qualifications Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments 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). Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $23.11/ hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include 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. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer Marine MOS: 4618:Combat Lithographer Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist Compensation: USD 23.11 - USD 23.11 - hourly

Responsibilities

The operator will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining single or multi-color offset presses, including performing all necessary make-ready tasks like hanging plates and adjusting register and color prior to production runs. This role also requires cleaning, lubricating, maintaining the press, and performing minor repairs or replacing worn parts as needed.