Press Operator

Hello, a  global leader in paperboard and foodservice packaging that’s actively hiring Press Operators for their Elk Grove Village, IL facility. This is a long-term, high-paying opportunity on the night shift with excellent benefits and a strong promotion-from-within culture. Position: Press Operator Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay: $38.33 – $43.55/hr + shift differential + progressive increases Schedule: Night Shift – 12-hour rotating shifts only (overtime available) What you’ll do:

• KBA or Heidelberg presses (offset printing experience)
• Operate and oversee printing presses safely and efficiently
• Ensure print quality (color, register, clarity, defects)
• Troubleshoot press issues and perform make-ready/changeovers
• Maintain production and quality documentation
• Assist feeder and second press operator as needed

What they’re looking for:

• Printing press experience required
• Feeder/Operator or Second Pressman experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Basic computer and math skills
• Manufacturing experience a plus

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and employee discount programs
• Life, disability, and voluntary benefits

Interview based position. 4 years + of experience and an updated resume to apply. Show phone number or email View email address on randstadusa.com for more info. 

salary: $74,880 - $89,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6 PM - 6 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

•    Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, type and are void of unnecessary markings.
•    When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
•    Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck and placing a new pallet on press.
•    Must maintain written records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and number of defective materials. Records of color quality are also recorded and graphed.
•    Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
•    Responsible for press make-ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done).  (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).  
•    Must assist second pressman and feeder with monthly cleaning of press.  Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 7 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Press Operation
• Setting
• Finishing
• Cutting
• Lifting
• Basic Computer Skills
• Typing Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Reach Truck Operation
• Offset Printing
• Heidelberg Printing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.