Printing Press Operator

Printing Press Operator 3rd Shift

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00 $28.00 / hour (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Franklin Park, IL (Global flexible packaging manufacturing facility)

Schedule: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM 6:00 AM | Monday Friday (Note: initial onboarding and training will be completed on other shifts for an extended period)

Position Overview

A leading global flexible packaging company in Franklin Park, IL is urgently hiring a 3rd Shift Printing Press Operator. This role focuses on setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed commercial printing presses to produce top-tier packaging products for food, healthcare, and consumer markets. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in web or flexographic printing, and want to lock in a stable career with an industry leader, apply today for immediate consideration.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay Structure: Premium starting wages ranging from $24.00 to $28.00/hr pending prior machine operating experience.
• Generous Time Off Package: Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Immediate Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan backed by an exceptional company match.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, plus free life insurance and short-term disability.
• Continued Career Growth: Access to corporate tuition reimbursement programs, employee discounts, and performance rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Press Setup & Changeovers: Independently set up, operate, monitor, and change over printing press machinery according to strict job run specifications and production schedules.
• Material & Core Adjustments: Load rolls of films or substrates, mount/demount printing plates, mix and manage inks, adjust settings, and calibrate equipment to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Quality Inspections: Complete comprehensive documentation, visual checks, and alignment tests before, during, and after each production run to guarantee perfect color registration and print quality.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Identify raw material or machine defects on the fly, resolve equipment malfunctions, and perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize plant downtime.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate workflow smoothly with machine technicians, shift supervisors, and quality control inspectors to keep high-speed production lines running safely.
• Plant Upkeep: Meet all facility housekeeping, material staging, storage, and safety cleanliness standards around the printing line.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated printing experience, with a strong preference for flexographic or wide-web flexible packaging press operations.
• Aptitude: High technical capacity with proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Physical & Environment Stamina: Ability to wear mandatory safety equipment (safety shoes, vision protection, and hearing protection) and work around moving equipment with exposure to non-toxic production dust, chemical print smells, and moderate noise.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.