Printing Machine Operator - Night Shift ($21.05/hr + $1, 500 Bonus)

Location: Clintonville, WI
Pay: Starting at $21.05/hour (includes $1.00 night shift premium)
Sign-On Bonus: $1, 500 total (paid in three installments: $500 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days, $500 at 1 year)
Vacation: 40 additional hours annually for night shift employees
Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Nights | 6: 00 PM - 6: 00 AM

Training for this role may occur on the day shift before moving to nights.
About the Role

This is a skilled machine operator position — not entry-level. You'll operate flexographic printing equipment to produce high-quality printed board for plates, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety. We provide training, but prior manufacturing experience is highly valued.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• $21.05/hour starting pay (includes $1.00 night premium)
• $1, 500 sign-on bonus paid in three installments
• 40 extra vacation hours annually for night shift employees
• 2-2-3 schedule = only 14 workdays per month with every other weekend off
• Paid training and long-term growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for scheduled jobs (plates, spec sheets, inks, color keys)
• Load cylinders and roll stock; set up and clean chambered doctor blade units
• Adjust machine settings, printing stations, tensions, and dryers
• Use NovaFlow to make color corrections and dispense inks
• Monitor color quality with a spectro densitometer
• Safely clear paper breaks and jam-ups using lockout procedures
• Perform quality checks, report usage, and replace worn parts as needed
• Clean decks, chambers, plates, and press area after each job
• Follow all safety, GMP, and SQF guidelines
• Support coworkers through training and teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and color matching skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Manufacturing or printing press experience a plus (training provided)

Protective Equipment

All required PPE must be worn when operating machinery and handling materials.
Work Schedule - 2-2-3 Night Shift

• Week 1: Work Mon-Tue, Off Wed-Thu, Work Fri-Sat-Sun
• Week 2: Off Mon-Tue, Work Wed-Thu, Off Fri-Sat-Sun

That means every other weekend off and only 14 workdays per month!
How to Apply

Email your resume to kevin.yancey@hoffmaster.com with the subject line "Printing Machine Operator - Night Shift."

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