Jobs
>
Chicago

    Press Operator - Chicago, United States - Novolex

    Novolex
    Novolex Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Why Choose Us?Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

    Our Sustainability CommitmentThe Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars:
    our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.

    These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

    How You'll Perform the RoleSets up and operates flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of paper for use in making butter, candy and confectionary and food service wrappers:
    Reads job order and mounts specified polymer plate cylinders on shaft, and secures assembly in bed of press. Attaches feed lines to chambered doctor blade system with prescribed inks.

    Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed area.

    Inserts shaft through core of paper mill roll and secures roll on press in feed position.

    Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press, using tape, and threads paper to regulate roll tension and feed as directed.

    Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment of printing plate as necessary.

    Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections, such as blurred or off-center impressions.

    Cleans photopolymer plate, cylinder, and inking system, and lubricates press as needed, using grease gun.

    Observes mechanical operation and indicating gauges, such as video web scanner, ammeter and air pressure gauges to ensure that specified operating levels are maintained and makes specified adjustments when malfunction occurs.

    Usually operates press in team with Waxer Operator on press equipped with waxer that coats paper by threading paper through waxer machine, and starts end of paper around rewind core.

    Splices breaks in paper, using tape. Removes rewound roll or sheets from machine with hoist, and pulls shaft from core by hand. Weighs, labels and marks printed/coated rolls and moves to Slitter area.

    Cleans press and work area, keeps daily time, production, and material usage reports, and regulates temperature of gas-fired drying units.

    Conforms to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure wrappers are suitable for direct food contact.


    Shift:

    7pm- 7amWhat We Need From You Five or more years of hands on experience operating a web fed printing press or converting machine.

    Two years minimum experience as a flexographic press helper or operator. High School diploma or G.E.D., mechanical aptitude, good color acuity/matching and knowledge of water based inks.

    What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

    Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
    Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
    Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University.

    Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

  • JohnsByrne

    Press Operator

    4 days ago

    JohnsByrne Niles, United States

    **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: · - Reads job ticket to ensure complete understanding of job specifications · - Performs complete make ready, including color, register, imposition, copy, and shop procedures. · - Provides direction and monitors feeder's activity and per ...

  • Thunderbird LLC.

    Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Thunderbird LLC. Elk Grove Village, United States

    **Press Operator Position Overview** · **Press Operator Essential Functions** · - Operate all machinery in a safe manner. · - Must be able to run product at desired rate. · - Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, through ...

  • Lee Enterprises

    Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Lee Enterprises Munster, United States

    The Times of Northwest Indiana, a division on Lee Enterprises, with a 40,000+ circulation daily newspaper located 30 miles from the downtown Chicago area, is looking for an experienced offset press operator. · Primary responsibilities will include daily print operations on GOSS p ...

  • Lee Enterprises

    Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Lee Enterprises Munster, United States

    The Times of Northwest Indiana, a division on Lee Enterprises, with a 40,000+ circulation daily newspaper located 30 miles from the downtown Chicago area, is looking for an experienced offset press operator. · Primary responsibilities will include daily print operations on GOSS p ...

  • Parker Hannifin Woodridge Facility

    Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Parker Hannifin Woodridge Facility Woodridge, United States

    **SUMMARY**: · Run machines to the standards and requirements set for each job. · **RESPONSIBILITES**: · - Run multiple presses with multiple cavity molds. · - Read and understand process sheets to run molds properly. · - Advise supervisor of any known mistakes on process sheet. ...

  • Action Screen Print & Embroidery

    Press Operator

    1 day ago

    Action Screen Print & Embroidery Warrenville, United States

    **Company Summary**: · Action Screen Print & Embroidery is a full service branded apparel and promotional products company getting customers noticed since 1978 Onsite production capabilities include custom screen printing, embroidery, vinyl and digital printing. We take pride in ...

  • Novolex

    Press Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Novolex Chicago, United States

    Why Choose Us? · Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. · Our Sustainability Commitment · The Novolex sustainability vision ...

  • Flexan

    Press Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Flexan Chicago, United States

    JOB DESCRIPTION: The role of a molding press operator is to use molds, presses and equipment to produce silicone rubber implantable medical device components. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operation of molding machinesIn process inspection of part quality using stereo inspection ...

  • Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

    Press-2nd Operator

    6 days ago

    Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Elk Grove Village, United States

    Requisition ID: 3796- Location: Elk Grove Village, IL, US, Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)- Travel: No Travel Required**If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying.** · **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the ...

  • Deluxe

    Press Operator/packer

    2 weeks ago

    Deluxe Des Plaines, United States

    Responsible for running various equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and shipping a quality product to the customer. Tasks will include running sheet fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping/packing. Associates are responsibl ...

  • H&H Graphics, LLC

    Digital Press Operator

    2 weeks ago

    H&H Graphics, LLC Vernon Hills, United States

    JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM IN A FAMILY BUSINESS WITH A LONG HISTORY OF TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a company that cares. H&H Graphics DBA Pull to Win Products is seeking a digital press operator, primarily for our Konica Minolta C6100 and KM1 ...

  • Knorr-Bremse

    Mold Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Knorr-Bremse West Chicago, United States

    **LOCATION**:West Chicago / Illinois (US-IL), United States | **BRAND**: New York Air Brake | **REQUISITION ID**:6512 |** JOB GRADE**:07 |** ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-site · Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member c ...

  • Scaletta Moloney

    Press Brake Operator

    1 week ago

    Scaletta Moloney Chicago, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionScaletta Armoring, an automotive remanufacturer located in Bedford Park, IL has an immediate need for a Press Brake Operator. We offer the following: · Highly Competitive Wages · Overtime Available at Time-And-A-Half Wages · Bonuses for Attendance ...

  • Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

    Printing Press Operator

    1 week ago

    Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Chicago, United States

    General Statement · Under close supervision, performs reproduction work using offset presses and related equipment. · Essential Job Functions · Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhau ...

  • Orora

    Pressperson/2nd Press Operator

    4 days ago

    Orora Niles, United States

    **Date posted**:May 16, 2024 · **Location**: Niles, IL, US, 60714 · **Company**:Orora Group · At Orora Visual, we are experts in visual communication and believe our products touch lives. From inception to execution using end-to-end technology, our team manages marketing campaign ...

  • WestRock

    Lead Offset Press Operator

    4 days ago

    WestRock Downers Grove, United States

    **WestRock in Downers Grove, IL **is looking for a **night shift Lead Offset Press Operator. This is a 12-hour night shift position working 3 days a week. Mon-Wed for 1 month then Thur-Sat for 1 month.** · Pay is dependent on experience. · Sponsorship not eligible. · **GENERAL PU ...

  • RR Donnelley

    H0367 Press Operator 3

    1 day ago

    RR Donnelley Streamwood, United States

    **Company Description** · RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide busine ...

  • Weber Packaging Solutions Inc

    Flexographic Press Operator L5

    1 day ago

    Weber Packaging Solutions Inc Arlington Heights, United States

    **Responsibilities** · - Set up and run a narrow web Flexographic Printing Press up to 9 colors according to label production orders and press procedures. · - Monitor print quality throughout the production run. · - Maintain registration and proper die-cut depth to ensure label q ...

  • Cross Path's LLC.

    Press Brake Operator/setup

    6 days ago

    Cross Path's LLC. West Chicago, United States

    **Summary of Position**: · Press brake operators produce parts and tools from metal using a press brake, a computer numeric controlled (CNC) piece of equipment that makes precision bends. The use of hand tools such as dial calipers, bar micrometer, squares and protractors. Conver ...

  • Hagen Manufacturing, Inc.

    Press Brake Setup/operator

    1 week ago

    Hagen Manufacturing, Inc. Wheeling, United States

    Precision Sheet Metal Fabricator in Wheeling has an opening for the following position: · CNC Press Brake · Job Description/Requirements: · - Ability to set up and operate CNC press brake · - Ability to inspect work using blueprint and precision measuring tools; · - Maintain equi ...