Operator, Press

Flexographic Press Operator – Mark Andy 2200

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a Mark Andy 2200 narrow-web flexographic printing press. This position produces high-quality labels and printed products while meeting customer specifications, production schedules, quality standards, and safety expectations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on flexographic printing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent color-matching and registration skills, and the ability to identify and correct print-quality issues throughout the production process.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating a Mark Andy 2200 flexographic press according to job specifications and production requirements.
• Reviewing job tickets, artwork, proofs, press instructions, materials, and customer specifications before production.
• Installing printing plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and other required tooling.
• Loading and threading paper, film, pressure-sensitive label stock, and other substrates through the press.
• Setting and maintaining proper registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying or curing settings.
• Performing color matching and making press adjustments to maintain consistent print quality throughout each run.
• Completing in-process quality inspections for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die-cutting, and overall appearance.
• Identifying and troubleshooting issues such as dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, and inconsistent color.
• Verifying finished products meet customer requirements and approved quality standards.
• Minimizing waste, downtime, setup time, and material loss while meeting production goals.
• Accurately recording production activity, material usage, waste, quality checks, and downtime.
• Performing routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Following all safety procedures, quality systems, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating effectively with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing teams.
• Training or assisting Press Helpers and other team members as needed.
• Performing additional production responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous flexographic press operation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web flexographic press preferred.
• Knowledge of flexographic plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web tension, registration, and color control.
• Ability to read job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors and identify minor print defects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours based on production needs.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and use hands to handle materials and tooling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, inks, solvents, noise, and other conditions commonly found in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Schedule:

• Shift: Weekends Fri-Sat 4:00am-5:30pm Sun 4:00am-2:30pm
• Overtime may be required based on business and production needs.

Weekends Fri-Sat 4:00am-5:30pm Sun 4:00am-2:30pm 25 to 35 an hour depending on experience.