Litho Press Operator

Job Title: Press Operator

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Press Operator in setting up proper sheet size and hanging plates.
• Ensure die layout, ink, and substrate match the job order specifications.
• Support plate registration and adjust ink film thickness for proper density.
• Monitor in-process jobs for imperfections and maintain color control using a scanning spectrophotometer.

Essential Skills

• Experience with print press operations and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of litho printing press mechanics and fundamentals.
• Proficiency in operating a Spectrophotometer.
• Understanding of G7 Grayscale, Cielab Color Space, Standardization, and Color Management.
• Ability to visually discern all primary colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience with K&B/KBA press, typically 3 years.

Why Work Here?

This role offers significant growth opportunities within an organization that values upward mobility, including potential progression to lead, supervisor, or managerial positions. Employees are encouraged to pursue advancement in other departments, supported by paid education and secondary training opportunities. Furthermore, a rare pension plan is available for hourly employees, ensuring long-term financial stability.

Work Environment

The work schedule requires flexibility with 12-hour shifts, operating on a 2x2x3 basis, either from 6 PM to 6 AM or 6 AM to 6 PM. The facility is a standard industrial environment, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It is a clean and organized workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Conway, AR.

The pay range for this position is $27.03 - $33.60/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Conway,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

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.