Flexographic Press Operator — Evening/Night Shift

ProAmpac; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Retirement savings with company match

Health, dental, life, disability, and

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a skilled Flexographic Press Operator to prepare and run the press, load film and ink, and ensure high-quality roll-to-roll printed material as directed by production leaders.

Responsibilities include color checks, impression and registration settings, and basic troubleshooting to prevent defects. Strong English communication and physical ability to lift are required. Shift hours include 2nd and 3rd with competitive hourly pay between $24 and $30 DOE.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to lift heavy loads safely.
• Clear communication in English required.
• Experience with printer inks and color matching preferred.
• Experience with flexographic printing press preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate press safely and efficiently; troubleshoot and correct problems.
• Coordinate with the previous shift on press status.
• Set up print jobs on press for approval and color checks.
• Record color values by roll and monitor quality against specifications.
• Set impression and registration and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage ink viscosities and ensure correct solvents for inks.
• Collect ink samples from approved color jobs for QA.
• Interpret job jacket contents and ensure adherence to customer specs.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to mechanically lift heavyLoad

Good communication skills in English

Printer inks and color matching

Flexographic printing press

Job description

ProAmpac is seeking a skilled Flexographic Press Operator to prepare and run the press, load film and ink, and ensure high-quality roll-to-roll printed material as directed by production leaders.

Responsibilities include color checks, impression and registration settings, and basic troubleshooting to prevent defects. Strong English communication and physical ability to lift are required. Shift hours include 2nd and 3rd with competitive hourly pay between $24 and $30 DOE.