Job Description

**Mark Andy Press Operator

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**Location:

** Crystal Lake, ILPay: $21–$26 per hour, depending on experienceSchedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

**Join Our Team as a Mark Andy Press Operator!

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Are you an experienced Mark Andy Press Operator looking for a stable, first-shift opportunity? We’re seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional with hands-on Mark Andy press experience to help produce high-quality printed materials in a manufacturing environment.

This role offers the opportunity to use your printing expertise, troubleshoot production issues, and help maintain excellent quality standards. You’ll receive on-the-job training and will also be cross-trained as a backup for Flexographic (Flexo) printing.

**What We Offer

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• **Competitive Pay:

  ** $21 to $26/hour Depending on Experience

• **Consistent First Shift:

  ** Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

• **Hands-On Training:

  ** Train alongside an experienced Mark Andy Press Operator

• **Skill Development:

  ** Opportunity to learn backup Flexo press responsibilities

**Key Responsibilities

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• Operate the Mark Andy press to produce high-quality printed materials.

• Review job orders and specifications to verify material sizes, paper types, ink colors, and other production requirements.

• Set up ink fountains, printing plates, cutting dies, and press controls according to job specifications.

• Verify materials and supplies to ensure everything is available to complete production runs.

• Run proof sheets and inspect print quality, color registration, ink coverage, and alignment.

• Monitor production runs, make necessary adjustments, and troubleshoot printing or quality issues.

• Identify problems and work with the supervisor to resolve issues when needed.

• Ensure finished products meet established quality and productivity standards.

• Direct and monitor Helpers during the shift, ensuring work instructions and quality procedures are followed.

• Assist with training team members on production processes, procedures, and troubleshooting.

• Train as a backup for Flexo press operations as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications

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• High school diploma or GED.

• Three or more years of related Mark Andy press experience 

• Ability to read a ruler or tape measure and interpret measurements to 1/16 of an inch.

• Ability to distinguish colors, including variations in shades and brightness.

• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.

• Comfortable working around printing chemicals and occasional strong odors.

• Ability to remain on your feet throughout the shift and perform physical activities such as walking, bending, squatting, climbing, lifting, pulling, and repetitive movements.

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to follow production instructions.

**Ready to Get Started?

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If you have Mark Andy press experience and are looking for a Monday–Friday, first-shift opportunity in Crystal Lake, we encourage you to apply!