Print Press Support Specialist - Onsite Training & Growth

Resource-Label-Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Press Support Associate to join our Production Team in a hands-on role supporting press operators and ensuring high-quality label printing across paper, plastic, foil and film substrates.

The position offers onsite training and growth within the printing industry, with a pay range of $17.00–$19.00 per hour plus a $2 shift differential for the 2nd shift. This role requires basic reading, math and measurement skills, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging preferred
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure
• Ability to read ruler, scales and measurement devices
• Regularly required to stand and frequently walk
• Must lift/move up to 50 pounds with/without assistance
• Vision abilities including close, color, depth perception and focus adjustment

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance from Press Operator and load dies into press, install print cylinders
• Load inks into pans, set up ink systems and adjust press
• Start press and adjust stock speed and alignment
• Inspect printed rolls for quality issues and adjust as needed
• Clean plates, cylinders and dies; assist in routine maintenance
• Mix inks to achieve required colors and viscosity
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and handle waste
• Support on-shift operations and adhere to safety protocols

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math operations

Ruler & measurement reading

Stamina & walking ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resource Label Group is seeking a Press Support Associate to join our Production Team in a hands-on role supporting press operators and ensuring high-quality label printing across paper, plastic, foil and film substrates.

The position offers onsite training and growth within the printing industry, with a pay range of $17.00–$19.00 per hour plus a $2 shift differential for the 2nd shift. This role requires basic reading, math and measurement skills, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.