Press Operator

Electrical Automation Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a dependable Press Operator to join a stable, long-established production team in Elgin, IL. You will safely operate lithographic decorating equipment, maintain print quality, and support production changeovers on a can decorating line.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred lithographic printing experience. 12-hour shifts with weekend work and overtime after 40 hours are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Previous lithographic printing experience preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and shift rotations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates, production staff, and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain can decorators to ensure optimum print quality.
• Change plates, inks, and other materials for production changeovers.
• Safely operate lithographic decorating equipment to maximize production output.
• Monitor print quality and identify material-related issues.
• Document material issues and work toward timely resolution.
• Communicate equipment and production concerns with production personnel, management, and the Director of Lithography.
• Work with production personnel to contain suspect or rejected products.
• Perform random quality inspections throughout production.
• Determine production supply needs and secure required materials.
• Document work performed, errors, and equipment faults.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce scrap and waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels of production supplies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, local, and customer requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Foster strong working relationships by communicating issues and sharing ideas with teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Safety standards

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lithographic decorating equipment

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a dependable Press Operator to join a stable, long-established production team with no history of layoffs. This role is responsible for safely operating lithographic decorating equipment, maintaining print quality, and supporting production changeovers on a can decorating line. This is a full-time position offering long-term career stability within a strong, established team.This role works a 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift (12-hour shifts) on an alternating schedule that changes weekly, and includes required weekend work. Shifts may be traded with similarly trained teammates as needed. Overtime is paid after 40 hours per week, and double time is paid after 48 hours per week.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain can decorators to ensure optimum print quality.Change plates, inks, and other materials for production changeovers.Safely operate lithographic decorating equipment to maximize production output.Monitor print quality and identify material-related issues.Document material issues and work toward timely resolution.Communicate equipment and production concerns with production personnel, management, and the Director of Lithography.Work with production personnel to contain suspect or rejected products.Perform random quality inspections throughout production.Determine production supply needs and secure required materials.Document work performed, errors, and equipment faults.Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce scrap and waste.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.Complete assigned work accurately and on time.Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels of production supplies.Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, local, and customer requirements.Follow all company safety policies and procedures.Foster strong working relationships by communicating issues and sharing ideas with teammates.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.Previous lithographic printing experience preferred.Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and shift rotations.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.Ability to communicate effectively with teammates, production staff, and management.Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance