Printing Machine Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Printing Press Machine Operator 1st and 3rd shift**
**$23-35/hr DOE and shift**
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Printing Machine Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate a multi-color Heidelberg Printing Press, digital printing, machine set up, or prepress experience. This role is crucial for maintaining the quality and efficiency of our print production, and requires prior experience in the print industry.
Responsibilities
+ Run the printing press according to the production schedule.
+ Inspect printed products before and during the press run, adjusting settings and ink density as needed for quality reproduction, or shut down the press to make adjustments.
+ Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, including checking raw stock, printing plates, and inks for proper specifications, and setting up the press with the necessary materials for scheduled orders.
+ Complete necessary documentation, including product count and production details, and report any equipment malfunctions or issues with raw materials.
+ Follow safety standards and maintain a clean press area.
+ Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Experience with printing, print operation, jet press, digital printing, envelope press, and machine setup.
+ Knowledge of color management principles to ensure high-quality print results.
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
+ Previous experience as a Heidelberg Press Operator.
+ At least 1 year of printing experience.
+ Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
+ Ability to read a ruler.
+ Effective communication and writing skills in English.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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