Lithographic Press Operator

Nosco is looking for a Lithographic Press Operator at our Gurnee, IL facility.

About the role

As an employee owner in this position, you will assist with setup and operation of multi-color press, complying with customer specifications while maintaining the high level of quality expectations. This position has the ability to grow into other opportunities in the pressroom or other departments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press per SOPs, work instructions, and control riders.
• Actively monitor production efficiency and quality while completing all documentation and reporting accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine problems as it pertains to equipment and set up.
• Perform testing as required and understand what corrective actions could be necessary to achieve passing results.
• Assist in minimizing the scope of remakes (identifying problems in a timely fashion through attributing and effectively communicating with downstream operators).
• Perform clean-up/maintenance tasks in accordance with company SOP.
• Perform and sustain a high rate of productivity. Meet expectations for set up time and run speeds as established by the department leads.

Requirements

• Preferably 3+ years of lithographic press experience or other technical skills operating machinery.
• Experience with basic Quality systems and documentation.
• Ability to understand and achieve performance expectations from supervision and communicate back to the crew those requirements.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Twisting, turning, squeezing, grasping, reaching, reaching over equipment, kneeling, crawling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Long periods of concentration.
• Speaking, hearing and vision are essential to performing job functions.

Schedule

This role follows a Creative Schedule, which consists of a rotating schedule, 12 hours per shift, and every other weekend.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $24.00 - $37.00 per hour. This pay range represents the base hourly rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base offer will depend on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits including HSA/FSA/HCA.
• Eligible employees may enroll in Nosco’s 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan available for eligible employees.
• Fully paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Numerous well-being programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Discount programs with participating partners.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

About Nosco

At Nosco, it is not just a job... it is a career. With over 115 years in the industry, Nosco provides printed cartons, labels, inserts, and flexible packaging to its 400+ customers in the healthcare, natural health, personal care, and consumer goods markets. Nosco is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., and is 100% employee owned, offering a unique opportunity for our workforce to share in the success of the company through beneficial ownership. Our average tenure is over 10 years.