Heidelberg Sheetfed Press Operator | Folding Carton

Randstad USA; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a direct hire in Bolingbrook, IL. You will set up, operate and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed presses to produce high-quality folding carton packaging in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with offset printing, color management, press troubleshooting, and production quality control in packaging or commercial printing. OSHA-compliant safety practices and strong English communication are required.

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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

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

Printing press experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Color matching

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amtech software

Heidelberg sheetfed presses

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a direct hire in Bolingbrook, IL. You will set up, operate and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed presses to produce high-quality folding carton packaging in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with offset printing, color management, press troubleshooting, and production quality control in packaging or commercial printing. OSHA-compliant safety practices and strong English communication are required.