Press Operator

at Aerotek in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Press Operator

Job Description

Operate web printing press to print quality production, maintain quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors.

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.

Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).

Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.

Perform periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Shifts: 7pm – 7am/ 3 days on 4 days off rotating every 8 weeks

Hard Skills

+ Operating web printing press

+ Maintaining quality of product

+ Leading and directing press crew

+ Setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining gravure or multi-color offset press

+ Reviewing job specifications

+ Performing make-ready tasks

+ Making color corrections and press adjustments

+ Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining the press

+ Performing periodic maintenance

+ Producing sample-quality product

+ Providing accurate documentation

+ Coordinating make-ready process

+ Maintaining Preventive Maintenance Program

About Aerotek:

We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.