Printing Press Operator M600 Heatset Web

Printing Press Operator 1 (M600 Heatset Web)

• Full-time
• Navy MOS: LI:
  
  Lithographer
• Marine MOS: 4618:
  
  Combat Lithographer
• Army MOS: 83F:
  
  Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department:
  Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Compensation: USD 18.17 - USD 27.80 hourly

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press.
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections and ensuring 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.
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity.

• Knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.17 - $27.80 per hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand‑by pay.

RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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