R.R. Donnelley

Press Operator 2* Nights

Posted on: 23 Feb 2021

Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

Provide support for the 1st Press Operator and assist in the daily operation of the web press including controlling register, compensation, and other operational duties as directed by the 1st Press Operator.

* Monitor overall job quality, including print registration and product compensation. Identify and correct quality defects.
* Accurately perform and record quality assurance tests (quality control checks).
* Monitor packing quality and accuracy, maintaining accurate counts and load ticket paper work.
* Organize and monitor imaging process, signoffs, restarts, form changes, samples, additional paperwork, and QC procedures.

* Assist first press operator with coordinating make-ready plan.
* Map out job plan by using layout, folding dummy, and instructions from the 1st press operator to establish measurements for plows, slitters, die cuts, gum pads, etc.
* In addition to plows and slitters, install and set any auxiliary equipment such as face slitters, hot melt applicators, and extrusion glue needles.
* Establish web path and turn bar configuration.
* Manage web up procedure including ribbon orientation and timing.
* Monitor the rest of the crew's progress during the make-ready. Offer assistance as necessary.

* Perform minor repairs and maintenance such as roller replacement, and press lubrication.
* Assist 1st Press Operator in providing direction and training to the press crew.
* Insure that safe practices are followed by crew members during all operations and procedures.
* Be able to step in for the 1st Press Operator as needed.
* Must be able to work 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, 3 days on/4 days off, (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternating on an 8 week rotation). Opportunities for overtime.



Required Skills

Experience/Knowledge:

* 8 years web press-printing experience.
* Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register.
* Must have worked in all positions leading up to this position.

Special Skills

* Communication skills.
* Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Skills
* Mechanical Aptitude
* Continuous standing/walking - 8 hrs or more.
* Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching.
* Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling - 50 lbs. or less.
* Occasional repetitive motion with both hands.
* Cannot be colorblind.

OTJ-MAN

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.