Job Description

Second or third shift Flexo Press Operator. Shift assignment will be based on departmental and position seniority. Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain multi-color offset flexo press to print up to eight-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to a paper web or sheet stock. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run. Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as mounting plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks 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 thorough knowledge of flexo printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments. 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 to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

Operation of presses in various degrees of size and complexity in order to obtain maximum production according to established quality standards. Responsibilities

* Ensures that production goals are met.
* Directs or assists in directing Press Assistant on own press.
* Obtains and maintains register during the make-ready and productions processes.
* Changes required plates, blankets or cylinders.
* Sets folds, adjusts roll mechanisms, tension and guide devices.
* Assists with training of new Press Assistants and Press Operators.
* Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.
* Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
* It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the requirements of their documented process as defined in the ISO Quality Manual.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers,
* Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, stoop or crawl as well as lifting/moving from 50-70 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds.
* RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The company's policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.



Required Skills

Minimum 6 months previous experience in the operation of a flexographic printing presses. Webtron 750, Webtron 1000, Webtron 1618 or Mark Andy P-5 preferred. Experience in the operation of various hand tools including line gauge, loupe, plate wrench, blanket wrench, brush gauge, ink knife, chisel and punch preferred. Ability to read and comprehend instructions in job dockets. Must be able to read and use a ruler, add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Must be able to work all three shifts and overtime as needed.

This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position. Shift assignment will be based on business needs and departmental/position seniority.

Required Experience

Minimum 6 months previous experience in the operation of a flexographic printing presses. Webtron 750, Webtron 1000, Webtron 1618 or Mark Andy P-5 preferred. Experience in the operation of various hand tools including line gauge, loupe, plate wrench, blanket wrench, brush gauge, ink knife, chisel and punch preferred. Ability to read and comprehend instructions in job dockets. Must be able to read and use a ruler, add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Must be able to work all three shifts and overtime as needed.

This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position. Shift assignment will be based on business needs and departmental/position seniority.