Top 6 Printing Press Operators Jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Operations Manager
CCL Industries —Sioux Falls, SD
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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OPERATOR, PRESS
Inovar Packaging Group LLC —Sioux Falls, SD
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Press Operator- MarkAndy 2200
Inovar Packaging —Sioux Falls, SD
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Flexographic Press Operator – Mark Andy 2200
Inovar Packaging Group —Sioux Falls, SD
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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12d
MACHINE OPERATOR
Buckeye Corrugated —Sioux Falls, SD
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Machine Operator
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. —Sioux Falls, SD
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Union Sheetfed Head Press Operator
The Watkins Printing Company —Columbus, OH
Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to adjust industrial equipment and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
$29.55 an hour
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Experienced Screen Print Operator
FRNK SPLY —Columbus, OH
Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on printing equipment.
$18 - $25 an hour
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Operations Manager

CCL Industries -
Sioux Falls, SD

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Monitoring machines
Performance monitoring
Manufacturing management
Staff supervision
Drying (manufacturing process)
Process improvement standards implementation
Team leadership
Production color matching
Engineering process optimization
Color management
Team development
Policy & process development
Attention to detail
Production planning
Team training
Production monitoring
Technical training
Training & development
Lean management
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Manufacturing company experience
Managing paper production or printing teams
Time management
Staff development

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production across our gravure and flexographic printing departments. This role oversees people, processes, equipment, and workflow to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality output that meets customer expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of both print technologies and a proven ability to drive performance, reduce waste, and develop high‑performing teams.

Production Leadership

Direct daily operations for gravure and flexo presses, ensuring schedules, staffing, and materials align with production goals.
Coordinate with planning, prepress, cylinder engraving, plate mounting, ink/solvent rooms, and finishing teams.
Monitor run speeds, changeover times, waste levels, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for both technologies.
Troubleshoot issues related to:
Gravure: cylinders, cell volume, drying systems, registration.
Flexo: anilox rolls, plate wear, impression settings, doctor blades, ink transfer.

Quality & Process Control

Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and ISO/GMP requirements.
Oversee color management, ink viscosity control, and print consistency for both gravure and flexo.
Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) for defects such as:
Gravure: streaking, hazing, pinholes, color variation.
Flexo: dirty print, haloing, dot gain, chatter, banding.
Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and customer approvals.

People Management

Lead, train, and develop press operators, helpers, plate mounters, and support staff.
Manage staffing levels, shift assignments, and cross‑training between gravure and flexo teams.
Conduct performance reviews and enforce safety and operational policies.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
Oversee safe handling of inks, solvents, plates, cylinders, and high‑speed equipment.
Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement in safety culture.

Equipment & Maintenance

Partner with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance for gravure and flexo presses.
Monitor condition of:
Gravure: cylinders, drying systems, tension control.
Flexo: anilox rolls, plate cylinders, doctor blade chambers, UV curing systems.
Recommend equipment upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency and print quality.

Materials & Inventory

Oversee inventory of inks, solvents, substrates, cylinders, plates, anilox rolls, and consumables.
Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
Reduce waste through improved setup, ink management, and process optimization.

Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work with customer service and sales teams to support new product trials, press approvals, and technical discussions.
Participate in customer audits and provide technical expertise on gravure and flexo capabilities.
Support R&D and product development for new substrates, coatings, ink systems, and print technologies.

Skills & Qualifications Required

5+ years of experience in gravure, flexographic or related printing , with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong technical understanding of: Gravure: cylinders, cell volume, drying systems, ink transfer, tension control and/or Flexo: anilox rolls, plate mounting, doctor blade systems, impression settings, UV/IR curing.
Proven ability to manage production metrics (OEE, waste %, downtime, throughput).
Experience with color management, ink viscosity control, and print quality troubleshooting.
Strong leadership skills with experience training and developing teams.
Working knowledge of Lean/CI methodologies.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with tight deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Printing Press Operators jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Operations Manager

OPERATOR, PRESS

Press Operator- MarkAndy 2200

Flexographic Press Operator – Mark Andy 2200

MACHINE OPERATOR

Machine Operator

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