First Shift Press Operator – Temp-to-Hire

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Second Press Operator for 1st shift in Woodridge, IL. The position offers $28/hr plus a $1.50/hr shift premium, with a 6am-6pm schedule.

This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with mandatory Saturdays during busy periods. You'll verify job tickets, prepare materials, assist with press setup, monitor color registration and print quality, perform checks, and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing presses and handling paper stock and ink.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production instructions.
• Commitment to safety procedures and MSDS/SDS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and production instructions to verify stock, size, weight, caliper, ink, colors, and special requirements.
• Prepare paper stock, ink and materials for each run with accuracy and accountability.
• Identify job requirements and potential variables before setup to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with press setup including feeder, side guides, double-sheet detector, in-feed, delivery and slow-down wheels.
• Position images according to layouts and verify color registration, alignment, pagination, trims, bleeds, folds and image placement.
• Perform color and quality checks, including lamination and peel tests, and document results.
• Obtain supervisor approval before proceeding with production.
• Inspect image placement and quality using templates and inspection methods.
• Feed paper and operate continuous feeding equipment throughout runs.
• Monitor press performance to minimize interruptions and meet production estimates.
• Maintain ink and chemical supplies and monitor fountain solution pH and conductivity.
• Inspect printed sheets with the First Press Operator to ensure consistent quality.
• Timestamp and inspect quality samples at required intervals.
• Clean and wash press components during changeovers and shift end.
• Complete wash-up within time estimates and assist with smooth shift transitions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and small part replacements as needed.
• Follow safety procedures for chemical handling and Lockout/Tagout.

Skills

Color registration

Quality checks

Press setup

Waste management

Tools

Feeder

Double-sheet detector

Lamination equipment

Job description

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Second Press Operator for 1st shift in Woodridge, IL. The position offers $28/hr plus a $1.50/hr shift premium, with a 6am-6pm schedule.

This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with mandatory Saturdays during busy periods. You'll verify job tickets, prepare materials, assist with press setup, monitor color registration and print quality, perform checks, and maintain safety and cleanliness.