Press Operator

G D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G D.

At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?

Job Summary

The Heidelberg Press Operator will operate and maintain Heidelberg printing press in our Bolingbrook facility working Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm. The candidate in this position will supervise and delegate responsibility to helper(s) as well as, maintain all security, audit, production and chemical usage worksheets.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions and any other special customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect the printing material to assure conformance to the specified requirements.
• Proof plates to assure correct graphics before production
• Set rollers, hang plates, apply ink, set fountain settings and perform all related machine operation to operate press machine.
• Run make ready sheets and line up for proper position and layout.
• Demonstrate the ability to start up and operate the press efficiently.
• Bring process colors and/or special colors into register.
• Measure registration using registration marks and dot alignment with and without a loupe.
• Achieve ink and water balance.
• Set and adjust inks to achieve required colors matching specified requirements.
• Maintain and adjust ink levels during production to match specified requirements.
• Examine press sheets during production for normal and special variation.
• Set up job and maintain color control by using the intellitrax system.
• Clean the press according to the press manual.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the shop floor data collection terminals and display consistency and accuracy.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 2 years of related experience with a color press
• Ability to operate hand carts, pallet jacks and stackers
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials
• Must possess a high standard of personal integrity.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language
• Must have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must have a positive attitude and good teamwork skills
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to hire
  
  
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing for 8 or more hours per day.
• Requires visual acuity to operate a computer, read a computer screen, read policies and manuals
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer, phone, fax, scanner
  
  
  

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.