Printer Operator 23

ARDAGH GROUP • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Printer Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and maintenance of coater decorator and related equipment. This role requires understanding and compliance with position-related safety SOPs and work instructions, including Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment. The operator will analyze and resolve mechanical or operational troubles, perform machine changeovers, and ensure product quality by checking, testing, and measuring against specifications. Responsibilities also include replacing worn parts, re-timing machine actions, operating, repairing, cleaning, and lubricating equipment, clearing jams, managing supplies like varnishes, coatings, inks, and lubricants, and performing Preventative Maintenance inspections. The operator must report any recurring equipment malfunctions, poor-quality materials, or incidents to the supervisor and assist as directed.

Requirements

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Basic dry/offset printing skills/knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
• Detail-oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Previous printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test, and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment, as required, to maintain production.
• Clear jams.
• Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies, and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments and record data.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED