Lead Web Press Operator - Nights

Overview

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

RRD is looking for an energetic, highly motivated team member to join our team of Press Operators at our Elk Grove Village facility.

Job Title: Press Operator 3

• Operate web printing press to print quality production, maintain quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and perform other operation duties as directed by 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 to print single-, two-, and/or multi-color work with critical color values and registration requirements.
• Review job specifications to determine press setup according to the imposition of the run.
• Perform make-ready tasks (hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and registration).
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments to meet quality specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; perform minor repairs and replace worn/broken parts; perform periodic maintenance per manufacturer recommendations.
• Promote a safe and injury-free work environment; act as a leader in safety.
• Oversee all aspects of press operation and press crew; ensure overall quality of printed products including color reproduction and imaging quality.
• Determine when product is suitable for saving and produce sample-quality products.
• Monitor crew progress and provide accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds.
• Communicate effectively with other crews and departments (scheduling, prepress, maintenance).
• Coordinate make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing a make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members.
• Maintain a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press and use the “Request For Action” system to notify maintenance of issues.
• Share expertise and train other employees as assigned.
• Handle other responsibilities as required.

• Previous experience as a Press Operator 2 or 3 in Direct Mail or a similar industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances.
• Skill in mechanical procedures to set up, adjust, maintain, and repair equipment for single-, two-, and/or multi-color work.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and determine appropriate press usage, settings, and materials.
• Skill in using a micrometer for mounting and aligning printing plates.
• Strong communication skills; troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities; mechanical aptitude; ability to coordinate activities of crew members.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 7–10 years of web press printing experience.
• Knowledge of inline finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color, and register.

7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; 3 days on, 4 days off rotating shift with 8 weeks before shift differential of $3.00. 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; 3 days on, 4 days off rotating shift with 8 weeks before shift differential of $3.00.

Hourly rate disclosure:
The pay range for this role at the noted location is $30.90 to $44.60 per hour. The actual rate may vary based on education, skills, experience, performance, shift, and location. Total compensation may 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 coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.