Flexographic Press Operator

Position Purpose

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a flexographic printing press, ensuring high-quality printed products by adjusting ink flow, plate positioning, and machine settings while closely monitoring print quality, color accuracy, and registration according to job specifications; tasks include loading materials, changing printing plates, mixing inks, and performing routine preventative maintenance checks to maintain production efficiency and meet customer requirements. Mark Andy P7, 2200 or other and/or Nilpeter press experience a plus. Knowledge and experience with fanfolding equipment is a plus.

Essential Functions & Principal Accountabilities

• Reviews and completes specs from job tickets and layouts both accurately and precisely
• Sets up and adjusts press for job runs to meet specifications
• Makes color matches for ink
• Maintains product quality during job runs
• Maintains equipment during job runs, remains alert to mechanical problems, and corrects or refers to maintenance as necessary
• Follows approval procedures and documents outcomes from production in system
• Prints jobs
• Maintains a clean & neat work environment
• Performs press clean up
• Meets production standards for output and waste

Skills and Attributes We’d Like You to Have

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret technical manuals
• Attention to detail and color perception
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to make precise adjustments
• Basic computer skills for accessing job specifications and production reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays when needed
• Team Player-willingness to assist others
• Ability to accurately count
• Ability to communicate English
• Ability to read/write English
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty-five pounds in a physical environment
• Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes
• Ability to make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting
• Experience with Flexographic Printing, Mark Andy and/or Nilpeter
• 3-5 years Manufacturing Press Operator Experience

Requirements

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Fitness Bank
• Pre-tax Transit Program
• PTO Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Diversity Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive wage ($26-30 hourly)
• 100% In-Office Non-Remote

Pay

Competitive wage ($26-30 hourly)

Schedule

Full-Time, Hourly position. We’re hiring for 1st Shift (6:00 am - 2:00 pm), Monday through Friday.