Lead Web Press Operator

Lead Web Press Operator - Days $2000 Sign on Bonus

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 worldwide 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.

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 product quality, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and perform other operational 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 printing 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
• 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
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
• Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury‑free work environment
• Be responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew
• Be responsible for overall quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications
• Determine when product is suitable for saving
• Be responsible for producing a sample-quality product
• Monitor other crew members’ progress while performing their responsibilities
• Provide accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds
• Communicate information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress, maintenance
• Coordinate make‑ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make‑ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members
• Be responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program for the press, and use the “Request for Action” system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment
• Share expertise and help train other employees as assigned
• Perform other responsibilities as required

• Previous experience working as a Press Operator 2 or 3 in Direct Mail or similar industry
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety 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 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 a micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
• Strong communication skills
• Troubleshooting/problem‑solving skills, mechanical aptitude management skills, coordinating the activities of other…