Production Operator/Printing Machine Operator

Elite Staffing Inc; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a Production Operator/Printing Machine Operator to run presses, mount substrates, and adjust inks per job specifications. The role emphasizes efficient production, adherence to work orders, and daily upkeep of a safe, organized workspace.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of related machine/press experience and a High School Diploma or GED. This is a temporary-to-hire position with first and second shift options and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Over 1 year of experience in machine/press operator duties.
• Operate, set up and tend printing presses; adjust inks and paper.

Responsibilities

• Process jobs on press according to work orders.
• Maintain machine efficiency and complete jobs per work orders.
• Mount paper, dies, and plates; set punch unit and perfs.
• Adjust inks and paper; provide basic machinery maintenance.
• Ensure order materials are ready for completion.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work area.

Skills

Machine/Press operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dyes

Tooling

Plates

Job description

Production Operator/Printing Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Process job on press based on work order requirements.
• Ensure machine is running efficiently and that job is completed in accordance with work order requirements.
• Mount paper, dies, and plates.
• Set punch unit and change perfs.
• Adjust inks and paper.
• Provide basic machinery support including oiling, solvents, water, cleaning, and daily preventative maintenance.
• Verify order materials are ready for job completion.
• Maintain an organized, safe, clean, and efficient work area.

Other & Miscellaneous

• Suggests and participates in implementation of changes to improve the organization.
• Explains and offers guidance on routine procedures.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.
• Maintains good communication
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience in this or a relevant field.
• Over 1 year of experience relating to Machine/Press operator responsibilities.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Operate, set up and tend printing presses.
• Dyes, Tooling, Plates

Temporary to Hire

Approximate training period will be 3-6 months.

1st shift is 7am-3:30pm

23.00-25.00/hr DOE

2nd shift 3:15-11:45pm

24.00-26.00/hr DOE

Elgin, IL 60123

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• and Commuter benefits

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