Precision Digicon Label Finisher

Resource Label Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a skilled label press operator to produce high quality labels per job orders. The role involves loading jobs into the press, setting up materials, adjusting tension, and ensuring accurate imprints.

You will perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, read job orders, operate the Digcon press, and communicate issues to supervision to minimize downtime. Strong measurement and math skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience or equivalent
• 1 year experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digicon press
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Must read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices
• Regular standing and walking; ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Vision requirements including close vision, color vision, depth perception and focus adjustment

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality labels to meet the job specifications outlined on the label order to match customer standards
• Inputs data including time and materials used into job management software
• Reads job order and loads jobs into press
• Inserts shaft through core and secures roll on the press in feed position
• Splices end of roll to stock remaining on press and adjusts tension and feed as directed
• Starts Digcon press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
• Adjusts printing impression as necessary
• Inspects for imperfections and makes adjustments as necessary
• Communicates job specific information or changes to the supervisor in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Report any production or press issues to supervisor in a timely manner
• Keeps inventory usage accurate at all times
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Skills

Press operation

Reading measurements

Math calculations

Data entry software

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Job management software

Job description

Resource Label Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a skilled label press operator to produce high quality labels per job orders. The role involves loading jobs into the press, setting up materials, adjusting tension, and ensuring accurate imprints.

You will perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, read job orders, operate the Digcon press, and communicate issues to supervision to minimize downtime. Strong measurement and math skills are required.