Press Operator/Packer - 1st Shift

Deluxe•Des Plaines, IL

5d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating various equipment to assist in the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of quality products to customers. The position involves running sheet-fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping/packing tasks. Associates must follow standard operating procedures and processes to ensure the quality of produced orders while working in a team environment to achieve daily goals. The role primarily involves running standard work and may include basic manual numbering. Automated or basic setups and changeovers may also be required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

HS/GED with 1 year printing experience with similar equipment.
Familiar with product, equipment, printing process, and ink usage.
Mechanical ability to operate and maintain press.
Basic math, reading and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Performs set-up of press including identifying and loading correct stock, setting correct paper path and stretch, mounting plates, die registration, making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water levels, assuring accurate single-color register and setting up any attribute functions, e.g. perforations, number, file holes, thermo unit, etc.
Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press productively while, meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations.
Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns; demonstrate the ability to make adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes, wash up units, cleaning water system and roller settings as required.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and cleaning to ensure a quality product to customer as required.
Understand all press controls and demonstrate their use.