Press Operator II - Night shift

PrideStaff; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Lithographic Press Operators to join their team in Elk Grove Village. This role involves operating advanced web printing presses, ensuring the quality of printed products, and leading press crews. Candidates should have a strong background in offset printing procedures and be skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and more. If you are passionate about printing and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employer/Partner Discounts

Qualifications

• Requires 5-8 years of web press-printing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate web printing press to ensure quality production.
• Maintain and adjust press settings for optimal output.

Skills

Offset Printing Procedures

Web Press-Printing Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gravure Press

Multi-Color Offset Press

Micrometer

Job description

PRIDESTAFF is currently seeking experienced and dependable LITHOGRAPHIC PRESS OPERATORS for a well-known client located in Elk Grove Village, IL.

MUST have at least 5-8 years of web press-printing experience (Litho Press, In line Double Web Press, Harris M10, and/or Mini Web 6 Color Press). If you do not have this experience you will NOT be considered!

Schedule

12-hour shifts *rotating schedule*
3 days on, 4 days off, rotating every 8 weeks
7:00pm-7:00am
MUST be available to work weekends!

Compensation

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour DOE
+$3.00 shift premium for night shift
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

Job Duties:

• Operate web printing press to print quality production, maintain quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.
• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).
• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register, etc.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.
• Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.
• Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury-free work environment.
• Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew.
• Responsible for overall quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications.
• Determine when product is suitable for saving.
• Responsible for producing a sample-quality product.
• Provide accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds.
• Communicate information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress, maintenance.
• Coordinate make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members.
• Responsible for maintaining a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press, and using the “Request For Action” system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.
• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.
• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-8 years web press-printing experience.
• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register is required.
• Communication skills.
• Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume!

This is a Direct Hire opportunity that offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.