Imaging Operator 1 (HP Indigo)

Imaging Operator 1 (HP Indigo)

Join our amazing RRD/PCA printing team in Timonium, Maryland. Close to Light Rail. Training will occur on 1st shift, but position will eventually go to 2nd shift. Applicants with digital press or HP indigo experience please apply! We have a new 18K being installed in 2026.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Works with a PC to electronically manage image files. Reviews plate image on the monitor for masthead and any obvious image errors such as margin errors, missing color, pagination errors, etc. Loads and images plates using the current plate imaging machines. Removes plate from processing line upon completion checks plate for any obvious plate defects. Loads plate into the plate bender and bends the plate. Attaches slip sheet to plate after bending and places on cart in order delivers plate carts to press. 40%
• Makes necessary adjustments at the RIP to the reproduction curve and register. Unpacks large pallets of printing plates (up to approximately 5.5' x 3.75' x.016"), recycles and/or disposes of all packing materials. Communicates missing materials to the appropriate personnel. 20%
• May handle responsibilities for the production schedules, reprints due to shortages, damages, and printing errors. May be responsible for backing up other departments as needed. 20%
• Maintains accurate records for work completed, preventative maintenance and other special projects. Replenishes the processor chemistry as needed. Performs schedule preventive maintenance on plate benders, plate processor and plate imaging equipment noting any defects and communicating those defects. 10%
• Proficient at performing basic Quality Assurance job responsibilities including but not limited to checking CIV's, boxing samples, documenting the shipping of samples and pulling color samples for color watch folders. Handle revisions as needed. Other duties as assigned. 10%

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 0 - 2 years Relevant Experience (Required)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and document data.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Equipment/Software Utilized:

• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software, Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft word processing software.

Communication and Contacts:

Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with their team, leadership, other departments and may communicate with external departments. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other associates.

Decision Making:

Must be able to prioritize and make decisions with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Must be able to work with large sheets of aluminum (5.5' x 3.75' x .016').
• The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals that require special handling and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.01 - $27.18/ 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.