Premedia/Prepress

Piworld; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Piworld in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Plate Maker for 2nd shift to produce high-quality sheet and liquid flexographic plates for the corrugated printing industry. This temp-to-hire role pays $24–$28 per hour and offers a path to permanent employment.

You will follow a production schedule, assist with loading/unloading, light inventory, and adhere to safety rules in a fast-paced environment. Prior platemaking experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexographic platemaking or printing is preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturing or production experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and be trained on platemaking processes and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills for equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality sheet and liquid flexographic plates for use in the corrugated printing industry.
• Perform loading and unloading materials, clean-up, and light inventory management as needed.
• Ability to work independently and follow a production schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Follow a production schedule to determine work priorities.
• Support team members and communicate production status as needed

Skills

Flexographic platemaking

Manufacturing/production

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Job description

Plate Maker - Hoffman Estates, IL

Shift: 2nd shift - Pay range: $24-28 per hour

Temp to hire opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality sheet and liquid flexographic plates for use in the corrugated printing industry.
• Perform additional duties including loading and unloading materials, clean-up, and light inventory management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Follow a production schedule to determine work priorities.
• Support team members and communicate production status as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience in flexographic platemaking or printing is preferred, but not required
• Manufacturing or production experience is a plus
• Willingness to learn and be trained on platemaking processes and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic computer skills for equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reliable, consistent work ethic

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods