Litho Press Operator

Wildeck, Inc • Bridgeview, IL

4d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Nosco is looking for a Lithographic Press Operator at our Bridgeview, IL
facility. As an employee owner in this position, you will assist with setup and
operation of multi-color press, complying with customer specifications while
maintaining the high level of quality expectations.  This position has the
ability to grow into other opportunities in the pressroom or other departments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in offset printing with setup and troubleshooting of equipment and preventative maintenance on large presses.
• Excellent knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to understand and achieve performance expectations from supervision and communicate back to the crew these requirements
• Shift flexibility, willingness to work overtime on short notice
• Must work in a safe manner on and around the press, reporting unsafe conditions or acts.
• Able to communication effectively
• Ability to obtain journeyman status
• High school diploma or GED required
• Physical Requirements: Twisting, turning, squeezing, grasping, reaching, kneeling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 50 pounds (typically, 28x40" sheets)

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 3+ years of lithographic press experience or other technical skills operating machinery.
• Experience with basic Quality systems and documentation.
• Ability to understand and achieve performance expectations from supervision and communicate back to the crew those requirements.
• Physical requirements: Twisting, turning, squeezing, grasping, reaching, reaching over equipment, kneeling, crawling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Long periods of concentration.
• Speaking, hearing and vision are also essentials to performing job functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press per SOPs, work instructions, and control riders.
• Actively monitor production efficiency and quality while completing all documentation and reporting accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine problems as it pertains to equipment and set up. Perform testing as required and understands what corrective actions could be necessary to achieve passing results.
• Assist in minimizing the scope of remakes (identifying problems in a timely fashion through attributing and effectively communicating with downstream operators).
• Perform clean-up/maintenance tasks in accordance with company SOP.
• Perform and sustain a high rate of productivity. Meet expectations for set up time and run speeds as established by the department leads.

Benefits

• We are 100% employee owned, which means you will have a stake in the action. We are enthusiastic about career development and will help you grow because we care about you. We reward and recognize those who contribute and make a mark in the company.
• In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an employee owned company. Nosco offers a full range of medical, dental and vision benefits including HSA/FSA/HCA. Eligible employees may enroll in Nosco’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is also available for eligible employees. We provide a fully paid term life insurance plan and accidental death and dismemberment to eligible employees, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. Nosco also offers numerous well-being programs, paid parental leave, education assistance, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Nosco’s employee owners enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees