Press Operator 1st Shift

First American Payments Systems
Des Plaines, IL

Why Join Us:

  • We value our people and offer generous benefits - Medical Dental Vision benefits start day ONE! PLUS: Paid time off 401K paid maternity/paternity leave tuition reimbursement pet bereavement and more!
  • There is a reason we boast numerous awards like Great Place to Work Certified and Best Place to Work For Moms Dads LGBTQ and Veterans (just to name a few). At Deluxe we know that great people make a great organization.
  • A culture that keeps people. 42% of our team has been here over 10 years. When we asked our team why we heard the people benefits family/home time diversity and team culture.

Job Duties:

Under general direction from team manager and in conjunction with team members contribute to company quality and service commitments by operating equipment such as multi-color sheet fed or high speed continuous/web presses running the most complex custom or base forms work. Setups and changeovers may be automated manual or a combination of both.

  • Perform a complete effective set-up of press in an efficient manner which may include identifying and loading correct stock setting correct paper path and stretch bending and mounting plates mixing PMS ink die registration making appropriate adjustments to the ink and water balance assuring accurate multi-color register and setting up any attribute functions e.g. perforations number file holes etc.

  • Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press productively while meeting job requirements of ink density ink and water balance color matching size and construction and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customers expectations.

  • Maintain the ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns; demonstrate the ability to make adjustments to the equipment including blanket changes washing up units cleaning water system and roller settings as required.

  • Perform daily weekly and monthly preventative maintenance to ensure a quality product to customer as required. Understand all press controls and demonstrate their use.

  • Maintain knowledge of the press current printing processes develop continuous process improvements that support the Lean philosophy and work environment.

Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Basic math and reading skills.
Ability to lift and maneuver stacks of large sheets
Basic computer knowledge

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

Education and Experience: High School/GED And 5 years of Experience Operating Complex Multi-Color printing presses. Experience with computers for digital presses

  • Familiar with product equipment printing process and ink usage.

  • Familiarity with Lean principles

  • Ability to operate powered industrial equipment to maneuver stock

  • 5 years experience with specific posted press or similar press.

  • Experience operating complex multi-color printing presses.

  • Experience with computers for digital presses.

  • Ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy; detail oriented; ability to handle multiple priorities.

  • Mechanical ability to operate and maintain press as required.

  • Team oriented good communication skills good organization skills good problem resolution skills.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00 hourly. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge skills location experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical financial and emotional health of our employees tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees whole selves ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer which may vary based on role location or hours worked:

  • Healthcare (Medical Dental Vision)

  • Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Off and Holidays

  • Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Infertility Treatment Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits are designed to enhance the health protect the financial security and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion disability sex age ethnic or national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity or presentation pregnancy genetics veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to .

Posted 2025-11-22

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