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2-Color Press Operator – 3rd Shift (Manufacturing)
Location: Rockford, IL
Pay Range: $40.16 – $42.06 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 3rd Shift
Experience Level: Experienced
Industry: Manufacturing / Printing / Production
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced 2-Color Press Operator to prepare, operate, and maintain a tandem offset lithography press line with a trailing coater. This role is responsible for press setup, color accuracy, equipment operation, and maintaining high production quality throughout each run.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Physical Requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Press Operator, Offset Press Operator, Lithography Operator, Manufacturing Printing Operator, Industrial Press Operator, 3rd Shift Press Operator, Coating Operator, Production Machine Operator, Printing Press Technician
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Location: Rockford, IL
Pay Range: $40.16 – $42.06 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 3rd Shift
Experience Level: Experienced
Industry: Manufacturing / Printing / Production
We are seeking an experienced 2-Color Press Operator to prepare, operate, and maintain a tandem offset lithography press line with a trailing coater. This role is responsible for press setup, color accuracy, equipment operation, and maintaining high production quality throughout each run.
- Set up and operate tandem (2-color) offset lithography press systems
- Maintain precise ink balance, color consistency, and registration
- Interpret work orders, layouts, and special setup requirements
- Install press plates, blankets, rollers, inks, and water systems to tight tolerances
- Operate and monitor full production line including feeder, oven, and stacker
- Adjust oven temperatures and verify proper curing throughout production
- Control ink fountains and adjust coverage for optimal print quality
- Monitor sheet output for drying, color control, and defects
- Maintain lithographic quality standards across entire production runs
- Supervise and train press feeders and support personnel during operations
- Identify spoilage and maintain accurate production logs
- Set up and monitor trailing coater systems for proper film weight, viscosity, and coverage
- Retool registry systems as needed and maintain color sample records
- Ensure safe operation and cleanliness of equipment
- Minimum of 2 years of press operation or lithography experience preferred
- High school diploma, GED, or vocational training
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to interpret production orders and technical specifications
- Excellent color vision (must pass Farnsworth Munsell Hue Test)
- Experience with offset presses, automatic feeders, ovens, and coating systems a plus
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent climbing on and around machinery
- Manual handling of materials and tools
- Competitive hourly pay
- Full-time stable employment
- Shift differential opportunities
- Benefits package including healthcare, PTO, and retirement plans
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Salary : $40 - $42