Press Operator Jobs in Romeoville, IL

A Press Operator in the printing industry is primarily responsible for setting up and operating printing machines. These professionals manage the press process from the beginning to the end, ensuring that the press runs smoothly and that the final product meets quality standards. They install printing plates and cylinders, make necessary adjustments, monitor ink distribution, and perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Press Operators also need to understand the specifications of a printing job, including the ink mix, paper grade, and print size.

To be successful in this role, a candidate should have strong technical and mechanical skills, good eye-hand coordination, and excellent problem-solving abilities. They should also have an understanding of safety procedures and the ability to work under tight deadlines. While a high school diploma is typically required, some employers may prefer candidates with an associate degree or certification in a related field. Prior experience is often required, with job roles that could lead to becoming a Press Operator including roles such as a Print Machine Assistant, Print Production Worker, or a Bindery Operator.

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Screen Printer - Industrial Components

Villa Park, IL (17 miles from Romeoville, IL)
2 days ago

Villa Park, IL (17 miles from Romeoville, IL)
2 days ago

Experienced Production Components Screen Printer Full Time Villa Park, IL Were hiring an Experienced Screen Printer to support our metal finishing and powder coating production team. If you have...

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Press Operator III - KR

RR Donnelley & Sons
Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
5 days ago

Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
5 days ago

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments Skill to read and understand job specifications...

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Screen Printing Operator

Koch Industries, Inc.
Naperville, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
16 days ago

Naperville, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
16 days ago

Your Job Molex is seeking a Screen Printing Operator to join the team at the Naperville, IL plant. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring screen printing equipment...

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Display Production Technician

Mittera Group
Berkeley, IL (19 miles from Romeoville, IL)
21 days ago

Berkeley, IL (19 miles from Romeoville, IL)
21 days ago

Performs prepress and file preparation for dye sublimation production, including preflight, color management, file sizing, and output-ready PDF preparation using Adobe Creative Suite....

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Digital Press Operator (Ricoh Inkjet)

Amsive
Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

printing production equipment....

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Lead Offset Press Operator

WestRock
Woodridge, IL (7 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Woodridge, IL (7 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience performing First Press Operator duties on sheet-fed equipment comparable to Heidelberg, including CP2000 console knowledge....

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Printing Operator

Aerotek
Naperville, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Naperville, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Printing Operator - Naperville, IL 2PM-10:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY $20-$24/hr Job Description The Printing Operator sets up, operates, and monitors screen printing equipment in a clean, controlled...

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Inkjet Web Digital Print Operator - Days

Amsive
Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
30+ days ago

printing production equipment....

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Inkjet Web Digital Print Operator - Nights

Amsive
Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
60+ days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Romeoville, IL)
60+ days ago

printing production equipment....

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Press Operator 2 - Flexo - Stern Ave

RR Donnelley & Sons
Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
90+ days ago

Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
90+ days ago

maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer Qualifications Requires thorough knowledge of offset...

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Press Assistant 2 (1st Shift and 3rd Shift)

RR Donnelley & Sons
Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
90+ days ago

Saint Charles, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
90+ days ago

Previous experience in the operation of a printing press or work in a flexographic, digital printing, offset or web printing, or duplicator operation preferred....

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Demographic Data for Romeoville, IL

Moving to Romeoville, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Romeoville, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Romeoville, IL

Local

National

Total Population

40,465

Number of Businesses

915

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Press Operator Jobs in Romeoville, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Press Operators in Romeoville, IL offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

33.3%

High School or GED

30.2%

Associate's Degree

12.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.2%

Master's Degree

7.4%

Some College

2.6%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

0.7%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Press Operators in Romeoville, IL

2-4 years

45.9%

None

34.8%

4-6 years

6.5%

Less than 1 year

5.4%

6-8 years

5.0%

10+ years

1.2%

8-10 years

1.2%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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