Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this function is to coordinate and perform activities necessary to ensure quality and efficient make-ready, run and clean-up of imaging equipment. As a member of the production team, this function will also assist with press make-ready, operation and clean-up of the press. In addition to working in a team environment with little supervision, the imaging operator must cooperate and work with others, share information, take the initiative to improve the process and solve the problem.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with all press operations during make-ready, run and clean-up as work process requires, i.e.:

- open paper, operate splicers, tape on rolls, web press, hook up and clean ink pumps, monitor ink viscosity, mount and set plates. Take direction from press operator and/or team leader. Assist with catching and packing of product.

2. Fully understand and follow order specifications and tolerances by reading docket and specification sheets.
3. Perform makeready, run and adjust, clean-up and maintenance of imaging systems to ensure a quality product. Learn and keep updated on all imaging systems.
4. Continuously inspect product and troubleshoot imaging and press equipment to ensure product meets customer specifications. Includes signing Q's/start up forms on a reset.
5. Operate CRT to set up imaging programs making changes as necessary according to
6. Verify the IMB barcode and other imaged barcodes pass the MVP quality check and reflectance, MVP verification.
7. Perform imaging and press paperwork and follow necessary consumable maintenance and productivity procedures.
8. Ensure PM's are done on intelligent imaging equipment on a daily basis.
9. Keep press and surrounding work area clean and neat at all times and cooperate in keeping the entire plant and grounds neat.
10. Work with other team members and departments to reduce make-ready and to increase operating efficiencies.
11. Comply with all safety rules and regulations. Utilize guards on machines when in operation.
12. Follow safety, production, recycling and other set procedures to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
13. Be prepared for changes in duties and responsibilities due to plant growth, equipment changes, and shift requirement.
14. Expected to cross-train and learn other team functions such as finishing, press operation, and press make-ready. This includes webbing press, paper roll handling, assistance with setting-up of equipment for press operations, and clean-up of multiprinter and other equipment.
15. Train other team members as necessary. Train ISO procedures.
16. Review upcoming orders for imaging equipment by working with the imaging shortage report and the scheduling area.

Wages increase in steps completed throughout the program.

Overtime & Weekends may be required at times

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.00-$24.00/ hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of digital print and/or inkjet imaging equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment. Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product or function.

Required Experience

Requires advanced knowledge of color theory and ability to make adjustments and color corrections when operating the equipment to produce the imaging to customer specifications. Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print. Excellent knowledge and ability to set up feed rollers, tensioning, timing and in-line finishing per job specifications. May instruct junior level operators how to complete the required corrective adjustment. Typically, corrective adjustments performed require the operator to consider the symptom(s), possible causes and remedies.

Requires advanced knowledge of digital print and/or inkjet imaging equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment. Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product or function.