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Press Operator 1 -2nd shift

Angola, INOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • offset press
  • press operator
  • make-ready
  • hanging plates
  • installing cylinders
  • prepping blankets
  • adjusting tension
  • register
  • color corrections
  • press adjustments

Role summary

RRD is seeking a Press Operator for their 2nd shift. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining single or multi-color offset presses. Responsibilities include performing make-ready tasks, making color corrections and press adjustments to meet quality specifications, and conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs. The position requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment, and safety. A key aspect is the ability to read job specifications, understand press capabilities, and use measurement tools like micrometers for accurate plate alignment. The pay rate is $21.80 per hour, with a $2/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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).

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

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

The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $21.80 per hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential $2 more for 2nd shift, 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

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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.

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