RR Donnelley

Integrated marketing, packaging, and print services

Press Operator 3

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTempe, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining printing equipment to produce single-, two-, and multi-color work to critical tolerances.
Skill in complex mechanical manipulations and procedures to set up equipment, make major adjustments, perform routine maintenance, and make minor repairs for single-, two-, and multi-color production.
Ability to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine appropriate press usage, press settings, and materials needed to run jobs successfully.
Skill in using a micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and multi-color work, including large solids, screen tints, lines, and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.
Review job specifications to determine press setup according to the imposition of the run, including sheet-wise or work-and-turn layouts.
Perform make-ready tasks for the type of press operated, including hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates and cylinders for imperfections, checking image positioning, preparing blankets, and adjusting tension and register.
Make color corrections and press adjustments before production runs to meet and maintain work quality specifications.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press; make minor repairs and replace worn or broken parts as required.
Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Job Description

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or , multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color 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 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.
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.

Qualifications

Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set-ip, adjust, operate, and maintain equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work to critical tolerances
Skill in a wide-variety of complex manipulations and mechanical procedures to perform a variety of tasks to set-up, make major adjustments, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment to produce single-, two-, and/or multi-color work
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 in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly

Additional Information

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

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Salary Grade: Hourly Grade H7

About the Company

RR Donnelley

Integrated marketing, packaging, and print services

RR Donnelley (RRD) provides a full suite of marketing, packaging, print, and business services to major brands, including 91% of the Fortune 100. The company combines a global footprint (operations in 30 countries) with proprietary technology and data analytics to guide decisions from strategy through execution. Its services help clients reduce complexity and improve audience connections across the entire customer journey. RRD’s integrated offering covers creation, production, and distribution of marketing materials and packaging, backed by analytics-driven workflows and secure operations in regulated industries. The company differentiates itself through its scale, breadth of services, data-driven approach, and established relationships with large, global brands. The goal is to help global organizations streamline processes, optimize campaigns, and connect with customers more effectively across all touchpoints.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1864

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