Press Operator

Position Summary

Mondays through Thursdays, 4pm to 2am
Inovar Packaging Group is a leading flexographic and digital printing company committed to employee and customer success. We invest in state-of-the-art equipment and foster a collaborative, win-win culture.

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently operate a Mark Andy Performance Series P4 flexographic 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, and 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.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and company operating procedures.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years operating narrow-web flexographic presses.
• Experience operating a Mark Andy Performance Series press preferred.
• Strong understanding of: Plate mounting, anilox selection, ink systems, UV curing, color matching, registration, die cutting, lamination.
• Ability to troubleshoot print quality and mechanical issues independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating Mark Andy P4, P5, P7, or P9 presses.
• Experience printing pressure-sensitive labels.
• Experience with UV flexographic printing.
• Color management experience.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, twist, push, and reach.
• Distinguish color accurately.
• Safely work around moving machinery.
• Wear required PPE.

Success in This Role

A successful Flexographic Press Operator consistently produces high-quality printed products while maintaining safety, efficiency, and productivity. This individual takes ownership of machine performance, minimizes downtime and waste, proactively solves production issues, and works collaboratively to exceed customer expectations. They demonstrate technical expertise, attention to detail, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

• Safely operate the Mark Andy P4 with minimal supervision.
• Achieve production, quality, and waste targets.
• Demonstrate proficiency in setup, changeovers, registration, and color control.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Quality, Prepress, and Maintenance.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement.