Press Operator

Press Operator

If you have experience operating printing presses and are looking for a long-term manufacturing opportunity, this is a great position for you!

A company is seeking press operators to set up, operate, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses while producing high-quality printed materials that meet customer and production specifications. This role involves preparing inks, mounting plates, monitoring print quality, performing machine cleanups, and maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

Skills:

Flexographic Printing / Press Operation / Press Setup / Ink Mixing & Preparation / Plate Mounting / Machine Troubleshooting / Quality Inspection / Production Manufacturing / Solvent-Based Inks / Material Handling

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Location:

Add city and I'll plug it in.

Pay / Shift: Up to $32/hr (Based off experience)

Training

Schedule:

Day Shift Training Required (Minimum 2 Months)

Regular

Schedule:

Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

2-2-3 Schedule

Every Other Weekend Required

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience as a flexographic press operator responsible for running multi-color print presses.
• Experience with solvent-based ink systems is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Allied Gear Flexo-Master 16" narrow web presses with up to 8-color flexo printing.
• Experience with Aqua Flex 2558 LX and CMR 650 mid-web presses with up to 25" web widths.
• Exposure to Millennium series custom presses with 25–41" web widths, 3-color flexo, inline die cutting, and slitting.
• Experience with UTECO OPAL 1000 presses with up to 39" web widths, 8-color flexo CI press, center winder or surface winder, die cutting, and slitting.
• Familiarity with plate mounting processes, color matching, and label printing software.
• Comfort working around moving equipment, climbing on and off machinery, and using stairs as needed.
• Ability to obtain or maintain any required certifications for operating plant machinery, as applicable.
• Experience working in environments with high noise levels, airborne dust, and hot or humid conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a global flexible packaging organization that combines comprehensive product offerings with creative, award-winning innovation. You will be part of a culture guided by core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement, where collaboration and continuous improvement are highly valued. The company offers competitive pay, robust health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group term life and AD&D coverage, voluntary supplemental term life, and short-term and long-term disability options.

You can build your future with a 401(k) plan, enjoy paid vacation and holiday pay, and benefit from a supportive environment that recognizes contributions at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment with potential safety and health hazards typical of an industrial setting. You will regularly work around moving mechanical equipment and may need to get on and off machinery and use stairs. The environment may include non-toxic or nuisance chemical smells, airborne dust, high noise levels, and hot or humid conditions. Hearing protection, safety shoes, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment are required in manufacturing areas.

The position also involves routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines for documentation and communication. Work is performed on a night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation, with one week at 36 hours and the next at 48 hours, including every other weekend. Initial training takes place on day shift for at least one month to ensure thorough onboarding and skill development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando, FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.