Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Opportunity Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you looking to kickstart your career in the printing industry or expand your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment? We are seeking a reliable and motivated Printing Press Assistant to join our team. Your role will be vital in ensuring smooth press operations and delivering top-quality products to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Printing Press Operator with setup, operation, and maintenance of printing equipment. Prepare materials, such as paper, ink, and plates, for production runs. Monitor press operations to ensure smooth workflow and identify potential issues. Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance under the guidance of the operator. Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring safety standards are met. Handle quality control tasks, such as inspecting finished prints for accuracy and consistency. Qualifications: BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: • 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. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: • Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. • Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule. • Must be willing and able to work overtime. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods. • Awkward and/or repetitive movements. Why Join Us? On-the-job training and opportunities to learn advanced printing techniques. Competitive salary and benefits package. A chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a professional setting. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Pet Insurance Tuition Reiumbursment Referral Program 401k Matching How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your career, send your resume and a brief cover letter to bianca.bir@randstadusa.com. Please include "Printing Press Assistant Application" in the subject line.salary: $58,697.59 - $66,560 per yearshift: Thirdwork hours: 6 PM - 6 AMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities 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: o Preparing materials needed for new printing job. o Assisting with cleaning of press. Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers. Clean dampening rollers. o 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. The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking up to 12 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekendsSkillsPress OperationCarryingCPCPrintingManufacturingComputer Feeder/OperatorMechanical AptitudeQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Entry LevelRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.