OPERATOR, PRESS

About the role

Friday-Sunday - 6:00am to 6:30pm. Inovar Packaging Group is proud to be one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting-edge, high-quality products. Our culture is customer-driven, team-oriented, and built on win-win partnerships. The Sheet Fed Press Operator is responsible for independently operating a Mark Andy Performance Series P4 press to produce high-quality pressure-sensitive labels and packaging products that meet customer specifications, production schedules, and quality standards. This role requires strong technical expertise in flexographic printing, color management, registration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate a sheet feed press.
• Perform complete press setup, make-ready, plate mounting, and job changeovers.
• Read and interpret job tickets, customer specifications, and production schedules.
• Set up inks, anilox rolls, plates, dies, and substrates according to job requirements.
• Maintain proper registration, color consistency, and print quality throughout production.
• Troubleshoot print defects including:
  • Misregistration
  • Color variation
  • Ink coverage
  • Dot gain
  • Die-cut issues
  • Web handling concerns
• Perform press adjustments to maximize uptime and minimize waste.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
• Verify finished product meets customer quality specifications.
• Accurately complete production documentation and quality records.
• Work closely with Scheduling, Prepress, Quality, Finishing, and Maintenance to ensure efficient production