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Flexographic Press Operator
- Aerotek (Buffalo Grove, IL)
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Job Title: Cleanroom Production Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Flexographic Machine Operator to join our team. This position requires the ability to manage and operate flexographic wide web machines effectively and efficiently in a cleanroom environment. The role is essential to our rapidly growing operations, and we are looking for individuals who can ensure quality production with minimal waste.
Responsibilities
+ Read and follow the daily press schedule to meet production needs.
+ Legibly and accurately record activities in required documentation and daily activity log books.
+ Set up and document run condition reports for each completed job.
+ Use all necessary tools properly and safely to set up each job efficiently with minimal waste.
+ Understand customer orders and artwork.
+ Track setup, downtime, and run time on production reports using Axapta or shop floor.
+ Accurately scan and process materials on and off the machine.
+ Execute orders quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
+ Mark and flag press stops, splices, and misprints, keeping an accurate flag report.
+ Remove and properly dispose of flying splices and defects on rewind or master roll.
+ Monitor print quality using the auto defect detection system (AVT SYSTEM).
+ Maintain cleanliness of the press and surrounding area.
+ Report any mechanical issues encountered during the shift.
+ Prepare and direct the press assistant in staging the next job.
+ Assist in training and teaching all responsibilities.
Essential Skills
+ Experience operating flexographic wide web machines.
+ Ability to grasp and understand product layout sheets and artwork.
+ Understanding of good versus bad print based on provided materials.
+ Proficiency with the quality checklist and its importance.
+ Knowledge of using a Spectro densitometer.
+ Clear understanding of the company's digital workflow.
+ Ability to perform, teach, and direct essential functions of all press positions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with wide web flexographic printing.
+ Ability to troubleshoot and set up machinery.
+ Familiarity with blueprint reading and production processes.
Why Work Here?
Join a rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement. As a union member, you will benefit from multiple role tiers and increased pay opportunities as you grow with us. Our expansion includes adding four new lines, providing a dynamic and evolving work environment.
Work Environment
Work in a cleanroom environment with access to larger presses. The position involves working on a rotating 2nd shift from 6 pm to 6 am, ensuring a clean and efficient workspace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
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