Heidelberg Sheetfed Press Operator - Folding Carton

Randstad USA; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; 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 with leading foldingCart

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator in Bolingbrook, IL to set up, operate, and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses for folding carton packaging. The role requires strong knowledge of offset printing, color management, and press troubleshooting in a packaging or commercial printing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read production tickets and document data.

Qualifications

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

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 and make adjustments as needed.
• Verify board grade, sheet size, thickness, and grain direction.
• Ensure non-conforming products are identified, segregated, and documented.
• Supervise and coordinate work with press staff.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Record production data, material usage, and job information in Amtech and production documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; follow safety procedures.
• Support inventory and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

English communication

Reading job tickets

Documentation of production data

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amtech

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator in Bolingbrook, IL to set up, operate, and maintain Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses for folding carton packaging. The role requires strong knowledge of offset printing, color management, and press troubleshooting in a packaging or commercial printing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read production tickets and document data.