• Press Operator

    Aerotek (Centralia, IL)


    Job Title: Printing Press Operator** **Job Description

     

    As a Printing Press Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and making ready various printing machines. You will troubleshoot machine and quality issues, assist with maintenance, and ensure adherence to quality specifications. Your role involves collaborating with colleagues across shifts, leading a work crew to meet production goals, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up, adjust, and prepare machines for operation.

    + Troubleshoot machine and quality issues.

    + Assist with maintenance and machine setups.

    + Complete required product and process audits.

    + Exchange information with shifts prior to and following work shifts.

    + Adhere to quality specifications and identify enhancements to improve efficiencies.

    + Ensure production schedule output aligns with timeframes.

    + Lead work crew effectively to meet production goals.

    + Attend team meetings.

    + Differentiate colors accurately.

    + Train new team members to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.

    + Maintain a clean and safe work area.

    + Enforce compliance with all company policies, including GMP, AIB, and safety standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with printing press operations and troubleshooting.

    + Proficiency in SAP for documentation purposes.

    + Ability to operate old industrial press machines and perform minor maintenance.

    + Skills in quality checks and precise loading of machines.

    + Experience with press brake operations.

    + Ability to differentiate colors accurately.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience operating press machines from the early 90s.

    + Familiarity with highly automated machines with older machinery and software.

    + Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy great internal benefits and paid time off, along with a strong pay structure and the potential for raises. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

    Work Environment

    Work in an SQF environment focused on food-grade packaging without any plastic linings. The facility is well-lit and spacious, with a train running around the entire plant, providing a unique and efficient working environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Centralia, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

     

    GPI’s Benefit Program

     

    Competitive Pay

    401(k) w/employer matching

    Health & Welfare Benefits

    Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

    Short and Long-Term Disability

    Life Insurance

    Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

    Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

    Various Voluntary benefits

    Adoption Assistance Program

    Employee Discount Programs

    Employee Assistance Program

    Tuition Assistance Program

    Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Centralia,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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.