Press-2nd Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Press-2nd Operator facilitating quality maintenance on printing presses for Graphic Packaging. Responsible for assisting operations and ensuring high-quality printing standards are met.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mechanical and technical aptitude in operating and maintaining printing presses, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to operational standards. Proficient in performing preventative maintenance and assisting in press operations to meet production demands.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Printing Press OperationPreventative MaintenanceMechanical AptitudeFeeder/Operator ExperienceBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Printing Press KnowledgeQuality ControlColor ExaminationPress AdjustmentsCleaning and MaintenanceMaterial PreparationInk Fountain ManagementRoller ReplacementPlate InstallationDampening Roller Cleaning

Soft Skills

FlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperiencePrinting Department Control PlanOperational ObjectivesCustomer Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The person who occupies this position is responsible for assisting Press - 1st Operator with running printing press and with maintaining top quality printing.
Press – 2nd Operator understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: To assist Press - 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets.
Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan.
To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues.
Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press.
Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full.
Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by: Preparing materials needed for new printing job.
Assisting with cleaning of press.
Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers.
Clean dampening rollers. Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains.
Responsible for performing duties of Press - 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
Assist with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press.
Rollers are changed when necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Manufacturing experience preferred
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Entry Level Computer skills
Must have Feeder/Operator experience.
Must be flexible: Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Need to have basic math skills.
Mechanical aptitude a plus.
Must have working knowledge of a printing press.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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