Operator - Press - 2nd and 3rd shift available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. is seeking a flexographic press operator to prepare the press, load film and ink, and ensure high-quality roll-to-roll printed materials. You will check color with the X-Rite, enter values into QA Master, and implement corrections to meet specifications.

Two shifts (2nd and 3rd) operate Monday–Friday with hourly compensation of $24–$30 DOE. This full-time role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and a strong work ethic in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to lift heavy loads safely.
• Good communication in English (reading, writing, listening, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Operate flexographic press safely and efficiently; troubleshoot as needed.
• Coordinate with previous shift regarding press status.
• Set up print work, check color; enter values into QA Master Software.
• Manage ink viscosities and solvents for appropriate inks.
• Evaluate print quality and implement corrections.
• Conduct QC checks and interpret customer specifications.
• Maintain press area organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy lifting

English communication

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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