Senior Flexo Press Operator
Department: Production | Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Schedule: Overtime as needed
Job Overview
We're looking for an experienced Senior Flexo Press Operator to run and maintain our Nilpeter FB-3, Mark Andy 2200, and/or ABG Digicon Series printing presses. In this role, you'll set up and operate high-speed flexographic presses to produce labels with graphics, foil, embossing, and specialty coatings — and you'll be trusted to catch quality issues before they become problems.
If you take pride in precise registration, spotless washups, and a clean press deck, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate flexographic printing presses according to manufacturer guidelines and company standards
- Align print stations by matching register marks on plates, foil dies, embossing dies, cutting dies, and screens
- Mount and install printing plates, cutting dies, hot stamp/embossing dies, and rotary screens; perform make-ready adjustments for proper impression and varnish application
- Wash up the press between jobs to prevent cross-contamination and maintain print quality
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance — cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and adjusting press components per manufacturer and company guidelines
- Monitor press and print quality using visual inspection and a camera-based defect detection system; identify and correct issues like ink voids, misregistration, smudges, and color variation
- Document production data in LabelTraxx, including material usage, setup/run time, downtime, maintenance, and press checks
- Maintain color cards and master samples; mix ink to match customer specs and pull retain samples every 1,000 feet to monitor color and registration
- Coordinate first-article inspections with Quality before production runs and correct any flagged deficiencies
- Partner with Production Supervisors to reduce waste, minimize downtime, and maximize press efficiency
- Assist with rewinding, packaging, and shipping as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 5S practices
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of web printing experience with flexographic or offset printing methods
- Working knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) LabelTraxx, GlobalVision, MS Office, and Google Workspace
- Strong math skills, including basic algebra/geometry and unit conversions (fractions, decimals, metric/U.S. measure)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills in a press/production environment
- Sharp attention to detail and solid proofreading skills
- Clear written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams
- Ability to pass a color hue vision test (score of 90/100 or higher)
Physical Requirements
- Regularly stand, walk, and operate press equipment (including rewind table, pallet jack, and forklift)
- Frequently lift and/or move 75+ lbs of paper materials, label rolls, and supplies
- Close vision, color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus for quality inspection
- Comfortable working in a production environment with moving mechanical parts, ink/varnish fumes, and elevated noise levels
Why Join Us
This is a hands-on role for a skilled press operator who wants ownership over their machine and their craft — from make-ready to final inspection. You'll work with modern equipment, a defect-detection quality system, and a team that values precision and continuous improvement.
Apply today to put your flexo experience to work on some of the industry's leading press technology.
Pay: $32.50 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you operated a Nilpeter, Mark Andy or ABG Digicon Press (or comparable flexo equipment)?
- Are you able to regularly lift and/or move 75+ lbs?
- Are you able to work overtime as needed, including outside standard shift hours?
Experience:
- flexographic printing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
