Lead Web Press Operator - Nights

Company Description

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 world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of Catholicsizes; 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, and 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 work on other operation duties as directed by attachments
• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain Litho Press, In‑line double web press, Harris M10, mini web 6‑color web printing pressor, бутлуурын multicolor offset press to print single‑color, two‑color, 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 such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, checking correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
• Make necessary color corrections or press adjustments prior tossel run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the workRaz
• 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.
• Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew.
• 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.
• Ensure production of 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 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 the maintenance department of equipment issues.
• Share expertise and help train other employees as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as required.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer Initialize Closed Provide

Must be able to work 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift

Sign Bonus $2000 (distributed in monthly payments based on performance review)

Hourly Rate Disclosure Statement
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The pay range for this role at the noted location is $30.90 to $44.60 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.

• Previous experience working as a Press Operator 2 or 3 in Direct Mail or similar industry
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of a variety of techniques, procedures, materials, specifications, equipment, and safety requirements to set up,…