Press Operator 2 - Apprentice

RR Donnelley

Press Operator 2 - Apprentice

Durham, NC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • MUST be available to work night shift on a 2:2:3 schedule. Core hours are 6:45 - 7:00.
    • The position is responsible to set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
    • Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for 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
    • Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Must be available to work weekends on a 2:2:3 schedule. Core hours are 6:45m - 7:00m
    • Requires thorough knowledge of offset 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
    • 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

    Additional Information

    RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

  • Industry
    Manufacturing