Contractual Flexographic Printing Press Operator Jobs

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Flexographic Printing Press Operator to set up, operate, and maintain flexographic printing equipment. This position is responsible for producing high-quality printed materials while meeting production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Recent hands-on flexographic printing experience is required. Candidates must have experience operating Mark Andy, Domino, or similar roll-fed printing equipment.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Friday: 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Occasional mandatory overtime may require employees to begin work at 5:00 a.m. or, in rare cases, 4:00 a.m.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work these early-start overtime hours when required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Review job tickets, artwork, color requirements, material specifications, and production instructions before beginning each job.
• Install printing plates, cylinders, anilox rolls, dies, and other press components.
• Load and unload rolls of paper, film, labels, or other printing materials.
• Set and monitor web tension, registration, impression, press speed, and ink flow.
• Perform roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet printing operations.
• Mix, match, and adjust inks to achieve the required colors and print quality.
• Monitor color consistency, registration, barcodes, copy, coating, and overall print appearance throughout production runs.
• Inspect finished products and perform required quality checks to ensure they meet customer specifications.
• Make press adjustments to correct registration, color, tension, print defects, and other production issues.
• Complete press changeovers, material changes, and job setups efficiently to minimize downtime and waste.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and printing-related problems during production.
• Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on printing equipment.
• Accurately document production output, material usage, waste, downtime, and quality results.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Communicate production or quality concerns to supervisors and appropriate departments.
• Assist with training less-experienced press operators or helpers when needed.
• Meet established production, efficiency, waste, and quality goals.

Required Qualifications

• Recent flexographic printing press experience is required.
• Experience operating Mark Andy, Domino, or similar flexographic printing equipment.
• Previous roll-printing or roll-to-roll printing experience.
• Knowledge of flexographic press setup, registration, web tension, ink control, and color matching.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets, work instructions, measurements, and quality specifications.
• Experience identifying print defects and making the necessary press adjustments.
• Ability to use basic measuring and quality-inspection tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift rolls, materials, or supplies as required.
• Availability to work occasional mandatory overtime, including early start times of 5:00 a.m. or, rarely, 4:00 a.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience printing pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, tags, or similar roll-fed products.
• Experience with die-cutting, laminating, coating, varnishing, or UV-curing systems.
• Familiarity with color-matching systems, viscosity controls, inspection systems, and barcode verification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced printing or manufacturing environment.

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!