Operator - Press - 2nd and 3rd shift available

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

Description

This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.

Description

This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.
2nd Shift Hours: 12:45 pm to 9:15 pm, Monday - Friday
3rd Shift Hours: 8:45 pm to 5:15 am, Monday - Friday
Compensation: $24 - $30/hr DOE

Essential Duties And Tasks

• Operate press in a safe and efficient way; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed.
• Confer with Press Operator from previous shift regarding status of press operations.
• Set up print work on press for approval.
• Check Color with X-Rite, Enter Values by Roll # into QA Master Software
• Set Impression, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
• Set Registration, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
• Manage Viscosities of Inks, Ensure Correct Solvent for certain inks
• Collect Ink Samples from Approved Color Jobs
• Set and Evaluate Impression, basic troubleshooting of print defects
• Set and Evaluate Registration, basic trouble shooting of registration float
• Evaluate Materials and Constructions, understand different Tension, Taper, Rewind requirements
• Understand various QC Checks and Procedures, Understand Customer Specifications
• Fully Understand Job Jacket Contents, Use and Meaning of each item, able to interpret & seek guidance
• Be a Role Model for Work Ethic and Attitude, Press Area Organization and Cleanliness

Skills And Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to mechanically lift heavy loads in a safe way.
• Good communication skills in the English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

• Printer Inks and Color Matching
• Flexographic Printing Press

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time