Press Operator

Job Description

This position is for a Press Operator 2.

• 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm - 6am). Will transition to a 12‑hour rotating night shift (6pm‑6am) (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday).
• Experienced candidates eligible for higher pay rate.

• The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment.
• Perform all make‑ready tasks associated with the Flexographic press operated such as mounting plates or installing print cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prep web paths, adjust tension and register, etc.
• Make necessary color correction and anilox adjustment 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.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

• Requires 5 years of a thorough knowledge of Flexographic 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 web paths, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and Google, preferred.
• Skill in use of Mark Andy, Aquaflex, Comco, Webtron preferred.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $25.49 to $40.31 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 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.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Years

Experience:

5 - 10 years

Salary: $25 - $40 Hourly

Bonus/Commission:
No