Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator

Dallas, United States | Posted on 12/18/2025

Asa Press Operator, you will operate a flexographic printing press engaged in the production of printed products in a safe and efficient manner.

This includes the set-up of plates, dies,inks, and coatings as specified in the work  addition, you will complete quality checksto ensure that the printed product meets all functional  this position, you will also load substrates onto the press and record all required production data into the shopfloor data collection system.

As needed,you will be required to mount or strip plates, make inks, wash up press components, and complete basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs typical press operations to support production department.
• Review jobticket and work with Press Helper to ensure job is set up properly on thepress per required specifications and job notes (ink, dies, stock,plates).
• Run the jobsetup on the press and log data related to the job setup in the system.
• Run the jobper specifications and log when completed, noting material used, etc.
• While running the press, review printed rolls for quality and consistency related to all aspects of the labels including color registration and die cut.
• Following completion of the job, move finished roll to finishing department and breakdown and clean machine in preparation for the next job.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager regarding any issues withthe labels and dies.
• Ensure proper data collection for each job, including job notes on material and time variance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of the press along with the Press Helper and Supervisor.
• Maintain thework area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed company policies and safety regulations.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and participate in training when offered or needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Atleast three years press or printing related production experience.

Job Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

· Mustbe proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bringthem to management’s attention.

· Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

· Knowledge of press operation and basic troubleshooting.

· Shouldbe mechanically inclined to grasp the basics of press operation and maintenance.

Training Requirements:

· Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

· Constant lifting, standing, crouching, walking,and associated repetitive tasks.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on aregular basis and up to 75 pounds with assistance.

· Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

· Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.

· Warehouse temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

· Regular skin and clothing exposure to ink.

Personal Protective Equipment:

· Safety shoes and eye protection are required in the production area.

Group Insurance & Related Plans:

• Medical (two plans: Traditional PPO and High Deductible PPO with HSA.)
• Both plans feature 100% coverage for preventive care services.
• Both plans utilize the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Vision (Eye Med)
• Company Paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life options and Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Accounts (with company contribution)
• Flexible Spending accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Group insurance benefits are effective the first ofthe month after 30 days after hire.

Retirement Savings:401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith company match

• Max 4% match on 5% contribution from your paycheck
• 100% vesting in your contributions and the safe harbor match
• Administered by Fidelity
• Eligible the first of the month after 90 days of employment.
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Paid time off starts at 13 days a year for all newhires (first full year of employment).

Incentives and Other Employee Programs:

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus paid to all eligible employees
• Tuition Reimbursement policy
• Charitable Matching program
• Years of service awards
• Employee recognition program and fun events