Printing Press Operator - Now Hiring

Printing Press Operator 3rd Shift

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00 $28.00 / hour (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Franklin Park, IL (Global flexible packaging manufacturing facility)

Schedule: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM 6:00 AM | Monday Friday (Note: initial onboarding and training will be completed on other shifts for an extended period)

Position Overview

A leading global flexible packaging company in Franklin Park, IL is urgently hiring a 3rd Shift Printing Press Operator. This role focuses on setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed commercial printing presses to produce top-tier packaging products for food, healthcare, and consumer markets. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in web or flexographic printing, and want to lock in a stable career with an industry leader, apply today for immediate consideration.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay Structure: Premium starting wages ranging from $24.00 to $28.00/hr pending prior machine operating experience.
• Generous Time Off Package: Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Immediate Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan backed by an exceptional company match.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, plus free life insurance and short-term disability.
• Continued Career Growth: Access to corporate tuition reimbursement programs, employee discounts, and performance rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Press Setup & Changeovers: Independently set up, operate, monitor, and change over printing press machinery according to strict job run specifications and production schedules.
• Material & Core Adjustments: Load rolls of films or substrates, mount/demount printing plates, mix and manage inks, adjust settings, and calibrate equipment to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Quality Inspections: Complete comprehensive documentation, visual checks, and alignment tests before, during, and after each production run to guarantee perfect color registration and print quality.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Identify raw material or machine defects on the fly, resolve equipment malfunctions, and perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize plant downtime.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate workflow smoothly with machine technicians, shift supervisors, and quality control inspectors to keep high-speed production lines running safely.
• Plant Upkeep: Meet all facility housekeeping, material staging, storage, and safety cleanliness standards around the printing line.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated printing experience, with a strong preference for flexographic or wide-web flexible packaging press operations.
• Aptitude: High technical capacity with proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Physical & Environment Stamina: Ability to wear mandatory safety equipment (safety shoes, vision protection, and hearing protection) and work around moving equipment with exposure to non-toxic production dust, chemical print smells, and moderate noise.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.