Press Operator

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness programs

retirement savings plan

Job Description

Novolex is a prominent manufacturer specializing in food, beverage, and specialty packaging solutions. The company supports a variety of industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery, carryout, food processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. With a broad expertise in manufacturing and sourcing that spans multiple substrates such as resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum, Novolex offers customers an extensive array of stock and customized packaging products. The company boasts 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs, making it a versatile and reliable partner for businesses with diverse packaging needs.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum five years operating a web-fed printing press or converting machine
at least two years flexographic press helper or operator experience
basic mechanical aptitude
ability to lift 50 lbs
basic computer skills
color acuity
commitment to GMP and SQF procedures
ability to work in a team
ability to maintain safety standards

Job Qualifications

Five or more years of hands-on experience operating a web-fed printing press or converting machine
minimum of two years experience as a flexographic press helper or operator
high school diploma or GED
basic mechanical aptitude
basic computer skills
color acuity
ability to lift at least 50 lbs
knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food standards
experience with ERP systems is a plus
ability to work effectively in team settings
strong attention to detail and quality control

Job Duties

Reads job order, verifies or mounts specified print plates on cylinders and secures cylinders on press
attaches feed lines to chambered doctor blade system with prescribed inks
moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting cylinder positions to print multiple colors without overlap or smearing
inserts shaft through core of paper mill roll and secures roll on press in feed position
splices end of roll to trailer sheet using tape and threads paper to regulate roll tension and feed
starts press and adjusts speed, tension, and alignment as necessary
cuts sample from printed roll end and inspects for imperfections
cleans photopolymer plate, cylinder, and inking system, lubricates press
monitors mechanical operation and gauges, making adjustments as needed
operates press in coordination with Waxer Operator on waxer-equipped presses
splices breaks in paper using tape
removes rewound roll or sheets using hoist
weighs, labels, and moves printed/coated rolls to Slitter area
cleans press and work area, maintains daily reports, regulates gas-fired drying units temperature
enters transactions in ERP system
upholds safety duties and GMP and SQF standards
inspects and reports product quality or food safety issues

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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