Screen Printing Press Operator

Labelmaster; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Labelmaster in Chicago, IL is seeking a Screen Printing Press Operator to produce high-quality printed products used in hazardous materials compliance and industrial labeling. This role centers on setting up, operating, and maintaining screens and presses to ensure consistent, accurate results.

You will read production tickets, install screens, adjust settings, monitor print quality, perform preventative maintenance, and keep a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating screen printing presses in manufacturing.
• Experience with press setups and changeovers.
• Experience with screen registration.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read production work orders.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand all day.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial screen printing presses.
• Install and align screens.
• Register materials and adjust press settings.
• Operate Carousel and Tempo presses.
• Monitor print quality throughout production.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot minor press issues.
• Complete preventative maintenance and press cleanup.
• Read production job tickets and specs.
• Meet production, quality, and waste goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Screen printing

Press setup

Registration

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Read work orders

Lifting 35 lbs

Standing long shifts

Job description

Chicago, IL | Full-Time | $20-$23/hour | First Shift | Excellent Benefits

Do you have experience operating screen printing equipment in a manufacturing environment?

Labelmaster is looking for a Screen Printing Press Operator to produce high-quality printed products used in hazardous materials compliance and industrial labeling.

If you have experience setting up, operating, and maintaining screen printing presses while producing consistent, high-quality work, we'd like to hear from you.

We are an established and growing company that takes the complexity out of shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazmat), making the world a safer place.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate industrial screen printing presses
• Install and align screens
• Register materials and adjust press settings
• Operate Carousel and hand‑fed Tempo presses
• Monitor print quality throughout production
• Perform quality inspections
• Troubleshoot minor press issues
• Complete preventative maintenance and press cleanup
• Read production job tickets and specifications
• Meet production, quality, and waste goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years operating screen printing presses in manufacturing
• Experience performing press setups and changeovers
• Experience with screen registration
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Quality inspection experience
• Ability to read production work orders
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• Carousel press experience
• Tempo press experience
• Printing on metal or industrial materials
• Manufacturing production experience
• Basic computer skills
• Preventative maintenance experience

Why Join Labelmaster?

• Stable manufacturing company
• Monday‑Friday schedule
• Competitive pay ($20‑$23/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth opportunities
• Team‑oriented environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass the Background Check.

EEO Employer – Veterans and IWD are strongly encouraged to apply

Labelmaster is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is our intent to comply with our duty to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants as required by law. All requests for accommodations should be made in writing to Jay Hollins by emailing [e-mail].