Second Press Operator (CH337776)

Barton Staffing Solutions; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Second Press Operator for 1st shift in Woodridge, IL. The role runs 6am–6pm with a $28 per hour base pay plus a $1.50 shift premium and mandatory Saturdays during busy periods.

You will review tickets, prepare materials, set up and operate press equipment, verify color registration, and perform quality checks to meet production targets. Responsibilities include assisting with make-ready, maintaining ink and chemical supplies, and ensuring safety procedures

Qualifications

• Handle paper stock, ink, and materials for each run ensuring accuracy.
• Verify job requirements and variables before setup for accurate production.
• Maintain and check color registration, alignment, and image placement during production.
• Perform color and quality checks including lamination and peel tests and document results.
• Follow safety procedures including chemical handling and MSDS/SDS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and production instructions to verify paper stock, size, weight, caliper, ink type, colors, and special requirements.
• Retrieve and prepare paper stock, ink, and other materials needed for each production run, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Identify job requirements and potential variables before setup to ensure accurate production.
• Prepare waste sets for make-ready pulls and assist with press setup, including the feeder, side guides, double-sheet detector, in-feed, delivery, and slow-down wheels.
• Position images according to job layouts and verify color registration, alignment, pagination, trims, bleeds, folds, and overall image placement.
• Perform color and quality checks, including lamination and peel tests, and document results as required.
• Obtain supervisor approval before proceeding with production.
• Use templates and inspection methods to verify image placement, magnetic strip positioning, and shear marks on applicable plastic card and laminated jobs.
• Feed paper and operate continuous feeding equipment efficiently throughout production runs.
• Monitor press performance to minimize interruptions, maintain productivity, and meet production estimates.
• Maintain ink and chemical supplies, including monitoring fountain solution pH and conductivity.
• Inspect printed sheets with the First Press Operator to ensure consistent print quality and compliance with job specifications.
• Timestamp and inspect quality samples at required intervals.
• Clean and wash press components during job changeovers and at the end of the shift, including impression cylinders, blankets, wash-up blades, pans, ink knives, and other applicable components.
• Complete press wash-up within established time estimates to support smooth shift transitions.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, minor adjustments, and replacement of rollers or small parts as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and disposal, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for the next shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paper stock handling

Ink handling

Color registration

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Job description

Second Press Operator – 1st Shift - Temp to Hire Position

Location: Woodridge, IL
Pay: $28/hr + $1.50/hr shift premium
Shift: 1st Shift, 6am-6pm
Schedule: Mandatory Saturdays during busy periods

Essential Job Functions

• Review job tickets and production instructions to verify paper stock, size, weight, caliper, ink type, colors, and special requirements.
• Retrieve and prepare paper stock, ink, and other materials needed for each production run, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Identify job requirements and potential variables before setup to ensure accurate production.
• Prepare waste sets for make-ready pulls and assist with press setup, including the feeder, side guides, double-sheet detector, in-feed, delivery, and slow-down wheels.
• Position images according to job layouts and verify color registration, alignment, pagination, trims, bleeds, folds, and overall image placement.
• Perform color and quality checks, including lamination and peel tests, and document results as required.
• Obtain supervisor approval before proceeding with production.
• Use templates and inspection methods to verify image placement, magnetic strip positioning, and shear marks on applicable plastic card and laminated jobs.
• Feed paper and operate continuous feeding equipment efficiently throughout production runs.
• Monitor press performance to minimize interruptions, maintain productivity, and meet production estimates.
• Maintain ink and chemical supplies, including monitoring fountain solution pH and conductivity.
• Inspect printed sheets with the First Press Operator to ensure consistent print quality and compliance with job specifications.
• Timestamp and inspect quality samples at required intervals.
• Clean and wash press components during job changeovers and at the end of the shift, including impression cylinders, blankets, wash-up blades, pans, ink knives, and other applicable components.
• Complete press wash-up within established time estimates to support smooth shift transitions.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, minor adjustments, and replacement of rollers or small parts as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and disposal, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for the next shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.