Position Title: Press Operator
Wage: $26.50 - $28.80/hour
Shift: 12 Hour Nights
Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am (3-3-4-4)
QPS Employment Group is hiring Press Operators for our client in Elk Grove Village, IL. As a seasoned press operator, you'll be the driving force behind producing high-quality printed materials. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for perfection, you'll lead a team of skilled professionals to deliver exceptional results. From intricate color corrections to precise registration, your expertise will ensure that every print meets the highest standards. Apply today!
Press Operator Responsibilities:
- 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
- Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examining plates/cylinders for imperfections, checking 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
- Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury-free work environment
- Manage overall quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications
- Produce sample-quality product
- Provide accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste and run speeds
- Communicate information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress and maintenance
- Coordinate make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members
- Maintain preventive maintenance program for the press, and use the “Request For Action” system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment
Requirements for Press Operator:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5-8 years web press-printing experience
- Thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills
- Able to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully
- Able to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
- Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
- Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run
- Able to use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
- Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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