Press Operator 1 (Flexo Press Operator)

R.R. Donnelley
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Posted on: 1 Feb 2021

Streetsboro, OH

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Job Description

Openings would most likely be on 3rd shifts. SIGNIFIGANT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AVAILABLE

If candidate is mechanically inclined, we are willing to train that person to become an operator.

The RR Donnelley, Streetsboro plant is experiencing continued growth! Come join our team. We are willing to train the right candidate to become a flexo press operator.

Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the direction of the run. Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the press operations such as mounting plates or installing cylinders. Examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and check for correct positioning of images. 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.

Requires general knowledge of flexographic printing procedures, delivery equipment, safety requirements, and skills to perform assignments. Must be able to read and understand job specifications. Must be able to use and read a standard and metric ruler. Must have basic knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.

Required Skills

1. Basic math skills with the use of a calculator.

2. Must have color vision

3. Must work well with others

4. Good communication skills

5. Basic mechanical abilities

6. Must be capable of troubleshooting essential process and equipment problems.

7. Must provide leadership and direction to packers, material handlers and PROs as necessary in the areas of operations, safety and quality.

Required Experience

1. Label converting exposure/experience preferred

2. Must have the ability to efficiently set up, run and maintain a flexographic label press. Zero color, to seven-color, which includes large solids, screen tints, and line print, while maintaining our quality standards with moderate supervision.

3. Previous Machine Operator experience preferred

R.R. Donnelley

Chicago, IL

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, an integrated communications provider, enables organizations to create, manage, deliver, and optimize their multichannel marketing and business communications. It operates through Business Services and Marketing Solutions segments. The Business Services segment offers commercial printing products and branded materials, including manuals, publications, brochures, business cards, flyers, post cards, posters, and promotional items; and specialized transportation and distribution services.

It also provides customer billings, financial statements, healthcare communications, and insurance document statement printing services; distribution, shipping, healthcare, durable goods, promotional, and consumer product goods packaging labels; and packaging solutions, including rigid boxes and in-box print materials for clients in the consumer electronics, life sciences, cosmetics, and consumer packaged goods industries. In addition, this segment offers workflow design, assembly, configuration, kitting, and fulfillment services for clients in the consumer electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, cosmetics, education, and industrial industries.

Further, it provides invoices, order, and business forms that support the private and public sectors; and outsourcing services, such as creative services, research and analytics, financial management, and other services for legal providers, insurance, telecommunications, utilities, retail, and financial services companies. The Marketing Solutions segment offers direct marketing, such as audience segmentation, creative development, program testing, print production, postal optimization, and performance analytics for large-scale personalized direct mail programs; and in-store marketing, digital print, kitting, fulfillment, digital, and creative solutions and list services. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 1864 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.