Freedom Graphic Systems
Press Operator Job at Freedom Graphic Systems in Aurora
Freedom Graphic Systems, Aurora, Illinois, United States
Freedom, a national Direct Mail Company based in Aurora, IL, is one of the largest, independently owned, privately held, direct mail marketing providers in the United States. Why Freedom? Because we are a leader in the direct mail space, investing in technology and resources to facilitate innovative ideas, and we're looking to add experienced Press Operators for 3rd shift.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
This full-time position includes the following benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up the press to run jobs using job instructions prepared specifically for each project
- Be responsible for maximizing productivity while maintaining a high level of quality in all printed materials produced on your press
- Monitor the quality of the materials being produced
- Troubleshoot problems and make necessary corrections, escalate issues to supervision as needed.
- Communicates essential information regarding incomplete setups, potential problems, and other information pertinent to the job at shift change. Fills out all daily production and quality paperwork.
- Supervise the work of Press Crews assigned to your press
Qualifications
- Detail oriented and committed to quality
- Possess proactive problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- The ability to multi-task within a manufacturing environment
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for duration of shift.
- Basic math skills (knowledge of calculator and ruler)
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least two years of prior experience operating a press, including working knowledge of 4 color, UV curing, plow-folds and ink jet.
- Fluent in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
This full-time position includes the following benefits:
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k saving plan with company match, subject to plan terms.
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)