Production Operator/Press Operator
Elgin, Illinois
Type: Temp to Hire
Job ID: 8821
Manufacturing/Production
Salary: $19.6$0 Per Hour
Posted Date: 02/25/2026
Job Description
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Production Operator/Press Operator
Press Operators safely and efficiently perform printing-related tasks. They must have the knowledge and skills of associated machinery to identify and prevent issues and an artistic eye for proper color and other aesthetics. Press Operators perform equipment setup and minor maintenance. To make ready, operate, and adjust printing press to maintain required quality and quantity of production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process job on press based on work order requirements.
- Ensure machine is running efficiently and that job is completed in accordance with work order requirements.
- Mount paper, dies, and plates.
- Set punch unit and change perfs.
- Adjust inks and paper.
- Provide basic machinery support including oiling, solvents, water, cleaning, and daily preventative maintenance.
- Verify order materials are ready for job completion.
- Maintain an organized, safe, clean, and efficient work area.
Other & Miscellaneous:
- Suggests and participates in implementation of changes to improve the organization.
- Explains and offers guidance on routine procedures.
- Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.
- Maintains good communication
- Complies with all company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
- Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience in this or a relevant field.
- Over 1 year of experience relating to Machine/Press operator responsibilities.
Tools & Equipment Used:
- Operate, set up and tend printing presses.
- Dyes, Toolings, Plates
Temporary to Hire
Approximate training period will be 3-6 months.
1st shift is 7am-3:30pm
$19.60-27.60/hr DOE
2nd shift 3:15-11:45pm
$19.85-28.00/hr DOE
Elgin, IL 60123
Please send resumes to elginoffice@elitestaffinginc.com
All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.
Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.
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