Lead Press Operator

Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

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🚀 Lead the Press. Drive Quality. Build the Team.

We are seeking an experienced Operator III (Lead Press Operator) to join our Arlington, TX manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a highly skilled press operator with strong leadership capabilities who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and is passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As a Lead Press Operator, you will oversee production crews and take full ownership of press operations
, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards—while mentoring and developing team members along the way.

• Lead the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of press and converting equipment
  , meeting all quality, waste, and productivity standards
• Demonstrate advanced press experience
  , including print quality, registration, web handling, tension control, plate/cylinder setup, and inline finishing
• Set up and operate all press‑related ancillary equipment, including gluing, labeling, Straub applicators, and rotary cutters
• Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, sustainable solutions
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments and repairs as needed to keep press operations running efficiently

• Lead and direct production crews to ensure efficient, safe, and high‑quality operation of equipment
• Train and coach employees on press operations, quality standards, and best practices
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure smooth communication and handoffs between shifts

• Ensure all job tickets and specifications are accurate before beginning production
• Maintain 100% compliance with productivity, quality, and waste standards
• Accurately track production counts and enter all required data and codes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Enforce all safety rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards

Required Experience

• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing experience
  , with strong hands‑on press operation experience
• Proven ability to independently set up and run press equipment with minimal supervision
• Experience achieving high‑quality print registration within defined tolerances
• Background leading crews or mentoring operators in a production environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to coach others and promote positive teamwork
• Solid understanding of manufacturing safety requirements
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and follow standardized work instructions
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and improvement
• Manufacturing setting with exposure to moving equipment
• Indoor environment with temperatures exceeding 90°F and humidity over 80% at times
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing and data entry
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Leadership role with influence over quality and production outcomes
• Opportunity to apply deep press expertise in a high‑impact position
• Stable full‑time role with growth potential

If you’re a skilled press operator ready to lead, solve problems, and make an impact on the production floor, we’d love to hear from you—
apply today
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