Press Operator 2 - Nights
Press Operator 2 - Nights
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Job Description
RRD is looking for an energetic and highly motivated team member to join our team of Press Operators at our Elk Grove Village facility.
Operate web printing press to print quality production maintain quality of product lead and direct press crew maintain press and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors
Set up adjust operate and maintain a gravure press or multicolor offset press to print singlecolor twocolor and/or multicolor work which includes large solids screen tints line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.
Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).
Perform all makeready 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
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 injuryfree 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 samplequality product.
Provides accurate documentation of time materials impressions waste and run speeds.
Communicates information effectively with other crews and departments scheduling prepress maintenance.
Coordinates makeready process by reviewing job information establishing makeready 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
Other duties as assigned
Shifts: 7pm 7am/ 3 days on 4 days off rotating every 8 weeks
RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
Qualifications :
- 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
- 58 years web pressprinting experience.
- Knowledge of inline finishing die cutting inserters imagers color and register is required
Special Skills
- Communication skills.
- Troubleshooting/ProblemSolving 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
