Printing Press Operator

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Be a part of the team that has been innovating printing and marketing since 1864. For over 150 years, RR Donnelley has helped businesses connect with audiences through the power of words and images. With our numerous complementary capabilities in creative and design services, content management, digital and print production, data analytics, supply chain management, business process outsourcing, and logistics, RR Donnelley locations are designed to keep our clients within reach of their customers.

Our RRD Williamston, SC print location is currently looking for a Press Operator to join our team.

Assume a leadership role in directing crew activities to meet production deadlines safely and efficiently.

Produce a quality product that exceeds our customer’s expectations; following the requirements of documented processes.

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work. 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, examining plates for imperfections and checking for correct positioning of images. Prep 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. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Assists with training of new employees and directs all crew activities connected with the operation of the press.

Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out – tag out rules and eye protection policies.

Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings.

Comply with company standard operating procedures and policies for equipment operation.

Maintain a clean work area by properly storing supplies and equipment, removing waste, cleaning tools and eliminating spills.

• Requires thorough knowledge of sheetfed, offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully. Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being produced.
• Ability to mount and align the printing plates correctly.
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).
• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents to include job tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must be able to work overtime including 12 hour shifts and assigned weekends, as scheduled.
• Must be able to flex schedule to meet the needs of production, including working a different shift if needed.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Minimum 5 years setting up and operating a multi-color sheetfed press.

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