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Operator - Press

Gelpac
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Description

This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.

3rd Shift Hours: 8:45 pm to 5:15 am, Monday - Friday

Compensation: $24 - $30/hr DOE

Essential Duties And Tasks

  • Operate press in a safe and efficient way; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed.
  • Confer with Press Operator from previous shift regarding status of press operations.
  • Set up print work on press for approval.
  • Check Color with X-Rite, Enter Values by Roll # into QA Master Software
  • Set Impression, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
  • Set Registration, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
  • Manage Viscosities of Inks, Ensure Correct Solvent for certain inks
  • Collect Ink Samples from Approved Color Jobs
  • Set and Evaluate Impression, basic troubleshooting of print defects
  • Set and Evaluate Registration, basic trouble shooting of registration float
  • Evaluate Materials and Constructions, understand different Tension, Taper, Rewind requirements
  • Understand various QC Checks and Procedures, Understand Customer Specifications
  • Fully Understand Job Jacket Contents, Use and Meaning of each item, able to interpret & seek guidance
  • Be a Role Model for Work Ethic and Attitude, Press Area Organization and Cleanliness

Skills And Abilities

  • Basic mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to mechanically lift heavy loads in a safe way.
  • Good communication skills in the English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
  • Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
  • Career development opportunities
  • A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

  • Printer Inks and Color Matching
  • Flexographic Printing Press

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time

Salary : $24 - $30

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