Color Press Operator: Precision Ink & UV Curing

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. is seeking a press operator to operate a color press and ensure print quality. You will interpret job tickets, set up ink, verify colors, and maintain color accuracy across production runs while following safety and process guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand all day, and teamwork in a fast-paced print environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience with a color press.
• Ability to operate hand carts, pallet jacks and stackers.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials.
• Must possess a high standard of personal integrity.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
• Must have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must have a positive attitude and good teamwork skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions and any other special customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect the printing material to assure conformance to the specified requirements.
• Proof plates to assure correct graphics before production.
• Set rollers, hang plates, apply ink, set fountain settings and perform all related machine operation to operate press machine.
• Run make ready sheets and line up for proper position and layout.
• Demonstrate the ability to start up and operate the press efficiently.
• Bring process colors and/or special colors into register.
• Measure registration using registration marks and dot alignment with and without a loupe.
• Achieve ink and water balance.
• Set and adjust inks to achieve required colors matching specified requirements.
• Maintain and adjust ink levels during production to match specified requirements.
• Achieve and monitor UV lighting levels to assure proper curing rate to prevent offset and delamination.
• Examine press sheets during production for normal and special variation.
• Set up job and maintain color control by using the Intellitrax system.
• Clean the press according to the press manual.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the shop floor data collection terminals and display consistency and accuracy.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Color press operation

Attention to detail

Reading job tickets

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. is seeking a press operator to operate a color press and ensure print quality. You will interpret job tickets, set up ink, verify colors, and maintain color accuracy across production runs while following safety and process guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand all day, and teamwork in a fast-paced print environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits provided.