1st Shift Label Pressman Chicago ^

This job is posted on behalf of Talent Guide USA by Top Echelon.

1st Shift Flexographic Label Press Operator / Lead Press Operator

$28–$44+ per hour | Overtime | Excellent Benefits | Paid Training | Relocation Assistance

A growing label manufacturer is expanding its operations in the area and adding experienced Flexographic Press Operators, Lead Operators, and Supervisor-level talent to its 1st shift team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced label press operator—or a strong Assistant Pressman ready to move up—to join a progressive, technology-driven company that continues to invest in modern printing equipment, automation, training, and its employees.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $28–$44+ per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• 1st shift
• Outstanding company benefits
• Paid technical training
• Regular performance and compensation reviews
• Advancement opportunities for strong performers
• Opportunities to move into Lead and Supervisor positions
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Modern, progressive label manufacturing environment
• Stable company with low employee turnover
• Strong team-oriented culture
• Company trains, develops, and promotes from within

The Position

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Flexographic Press Operator will set up and operate narrow-web flexographic printing equipment while maintaining high standards for color, registration, quality, productivity, and safety.

The operation produces a variety of pressure-sensitive labels and other flexographically printed products for customers across multiple industries.

Responsibilities include:

• Completing press setups and make-readies
• Setting up and operating flexographic label presses
• Mounting plates and preparing print stations
• Changing inks, substrates, tooling, and materials
• Maintaining proper color and registration throughout the run
• Producing high-quality pressure-sensitive labels
• Setting up and monitoring die-cutting and finishing operations
• Inspecting finished product for print and converting quality
• Troubleshooting print and press-related issues
• Performing routine preventative maintenance
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Working with production and quality teams to meet customer specifications and production goals

Experience We're Looking For

Candidates should have 1–2+ years of flexographic printing experience, preferably in pressure-sensitive labels, with equipment such as:

Mark Andy | Nilpeter | Bobst | Gallus | MPS | Omet | PCMC | Similar Flexographic Presses

Experience with Mark Andy presses is especially attractive, but you do not need experience on the company's exact equipment.

If you understand flexographic printing, including plates, anilox rolls, inks, substrates, registration, color, die-cutting, and basic press troubleshooting, the company is willing to train you on its equipment and processes.

Ready to Move Up?

Experienced Assistant Pressmen and Second Press Operators are encouraged to apply. If you've been helping run a flexo press and are ready to become a primary operator, this company offers the training and opportunity to make that move.

The company is also interested in talking with Lead Press Operators, Flexo Leads, Pressroom Supervisors, and experienced production leaders who may be ready for their next opportunity.

The company is expanding, and that growth is creating opportunities for people who want more than just another press operator job. Strong performers can move into Lead, Supervisor, and other production leadership positions as the operation continues to grow.

If you're a flexographic label press professional looking for better pay, modern technology, excellent benefits, paid training, and a company where you can continue to advance, we'd like to hear from you.