3rd-Shift Heidelberg Sheetfed Press Operator

Randstad USA; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 126,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

HSA

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. You will set up, operate, and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed presses to produce high-quality folding carton packaging. Experience with offset printing, color management, and troubleshooting is essential.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging/printing, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with Amtech or similar software. Local candidates preferred for on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of printing press experience in packaging, printing, or converting.
• Experience operating Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of press setup, registration, color matching, and print quality.
• Ability to read and interpret production job tickets.
• Experience documenting production data and material usage.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses.
• Perform complete press make-readies and job changeovers.
• Adjust ink, coatings, registration, and press settings to meet customer specifications.
• Review job tickets, proofs, and color standards prior to production.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make necessary adjustments.
• Verify board grade, sheet size, thickness, and grain direction.
• Ensure non-conforming products are identified, segregated, and documented.
• Supervise and coordinate work with the Press Feeder and Aerator Operator.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Record production data, material usage, and job information in Amtech and production documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, GMP, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Support inventory activities and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Press Operation

Slip Sheet Operation

Color Standards

Heidelberg

Printing Presses

Converting

Color Matching

Clamp Operation

Education

High School

Tools

Amtech

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. You will set up, operate, and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed presses to produce high-quality folding carton packaging. Experience with offset printing, color management, and troubleshooting is essential.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging/printing, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with Amtech or similar software. Local candidates preferred for on-site work.