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JL Clark

2 Color Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Rockford, IL · On-site

$36.14 - $37.85/hr

As the first North American metal lithographer to earn SGP Certification, and a multiple-time ... Litho, Tin Stores and Art departments Duties and Responsibilities: * Considerable skill is required ...

JL Clark

Electrician - 3rd Shift

Rockford, IL · On-site

$30.12 - $31.59/hr

L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP ... litho presses, etc. Installs conduit as required. Occasionally uses heavy hand tools, moves motors ...

J L CLARK INC

Electrician - 3rd Shift

Rockford, IL · On-site

$30.12 - $31.59/hr

L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP ... makers, litho presses, etc . Installs conduit as required. Occasionally uses heavy hand tools ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for american litho in the United States is $15.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An American Litho job typically refers to a position at American Litho, a company specializing in direct mail, printing, and marketing solutions. Jobs can range from press operators and machine technicians to customer service and sales roles. Employees may work in printing production, graphic design, or logistics to help create and distribute printed materials. The company values teamwork, attention to detail, and efficiency.

What does an American Litho do?

A typical day for a lithographer at American Litho involves preparing files for print, setting up and calibrating printing presses, monitoring production runs for quality, and performing routine press maintenance. You'll work closely with prepress specialists, press operators, and quality assurance teams to ensure each project meets client specifications and company standards. The fast-paced environment may require you to handle multiple jobs simultaneously and quickly troubleshoot any printing or equipment issues that arise. Collaboration and communication are integral, as teamwork ensures deadlines are met and final products are delivered to the highest quality.

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To thrive in a lithographer role at American Litho, you need expertise in offset or digital printing processes, color management, and prepress operations, typically supported by experience in the commercial printing industry. Familiarity with print machinery, color calibration tools, and software such as Adobe Creative Suite is often required, along with an understanding of safety and quality control standards. Attention to detail, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality printed materials efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Infographic showing various American Litho job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,788 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

2 Color Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Rockford, IL • On-site

JL Clark
Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$36.14 - $37.85/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

At J.L. Clark, we don't just make packaging, we help build iconic brands. Since 1904, we've blended craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver packaging solutions that stand out on shelves and stand the test of time. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, our passion for quality, service, and innovation is stronger than ever.
As we grow, so does our investment in the future. From our new 6-color printing press and injection molding presses to advanced rapid prototyping and high-speed fabrication systems, we're committed to staying at the forefront of packaging technology.
Sustainability is more than a goal, it's part of who we are. As the first North American metal lithographer to earn SGP Certification, and a multiple-time recipient of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award, we take pride in building a better tomorrow.
Come be part of a company where tradition meets transformation, and where your work truly makes an impact.
Position Summary:
Responsible for preparation and operation of tandem (2-color) offset lithography press line with trailing coater.
Education, Training & Experience:
Position requires one of the following (which could include short specialty courses plus completion of company litho apprentice program or comparable experience):
  • A minimum of one (1) year high school.
  • GED equivalency.
  • A minimum of one (1) year vocational school.
  • Two (2) years of experience is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently.

Supervises:
None
Supervised By:
Lithography Manager
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Automatic feeder, single color offset lithographic press, drying oven, load turner, automatic stacker, spectrophotometer, various small hand tools. Must have better-than-average mechanical ability. Must have excellent color vision and have an excellent aptitude in color discrimination which requires passing the Farnsworth Munsel 100 Hue Test. Required to stand for long periods of time and climb up and down on press.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Litho, Tin Stores and Art departments
Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Considerable skill is required to maintain proper ink balance and registration.
  2. Responsible for assigned daily work schedule and orders from schedule clerk. Must be able to interpret orders with special setups and procedures necessary press plates, inks, color samples, and other necessary supplies
  3. Responsible for setting up complete press in necessary very close tolerances including mechanical gauging, setting of press plates, blanket, ink, and water rollers when necessary.
  4. Responsible for function of complete line of equipment as well as feeder and tender assigned.
  5. Trains and supervises all work assigned to Press Feeder and instructs oven tender on manner sheets are to be piled for specific job involved, either manually or by automatic stacker. Must indicate during run, spoiled sheets that are to be either "kept separate" or discarded as spoilage.
  6. Adjusts oven heats for correct bake and checks this every load during run.
  7. Adjust ink for proper running, puts in fountain, and adjusts controls for proper coverage.
  8. Adjusts register and develops correct lay and color for supervisor's OK.
  9. Is responsible for maintaining lithographic quality with correct color and registry through run. (This requires constant highly skilled attention.)
  10. Is responsible for checking sheets at discharge end for proper drying, color control and keeps ink and water fountains supplied.
  11. Retimes press registry system when necessary and assembles all required color samples of new jobs or replacement samples of repeat jobs for ink room files.
  12. Checks recorded information on completed work orders for correct sheetage and spoilage, etc.
  13. Supervises set-up of trailing coater making sure correct materials, etc., are being used. Is responsible for checking operating functions of trailing coater, during run, making sure proper coverage and quality is being obtained.

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