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Freelance Rotogravure Printing Machine Operator Jobs

Poly Print is seeking Machine Operator Assistants for the following departments: Laminator, Pouch, Slitter, and Press. Set up and operate the machines to produce finished products meeting customer ...

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Print Machine Operator

Union, NJ · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Commercial Printing / Large Format Graphics Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and dependable Large Format Print Machine Operator for a busy commercial printing and graphics operation in ...

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Our expertise is in offset rotogravure ink printing machines and laser drilling / marking machines, with industry leading output capabilities. To complete your production line, we also offer ...

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Print Machine Operator

Union, NJ · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Commercial Printing / Large Format Graphics Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and dependable Large Format Print Machine Operator for a busy commercial printing and graphics operation in ...

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Our expertise is in offset rotogravure ink printing machines and laser drilling / marking machines, with industry leading output capabilities. To complete your production line, we also offer ...

Set up and run a Rotogravure 10-color press * Monitor ink levels, viscosity, coatings, and ... Machine operator, manufacturing, production, packaging, printing, or web handling experience

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Shelton, CT · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Manual Pad Printing Machine Operator - Level II Has ability to operate at least four out of the five Level I machinery and one level II machine. The Level II Machine Operator position has knowledge ...

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Machine Operator Assistant Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Entry Level ... Installing printing cylinder or sleeves in machine according to specification * Cleans and ...

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How much do freelance rotogravure printing machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance rotogravure printing machine operator in the United States is $18.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Rotogravure Printing Machine Operator vs Flexographic Printer?

AspectFreelance Rotogravure Printing Machine OperatorFlexographic Printer
CredentialsTechnical training or certification in rotogravure printingTechnical training or certification in flexographic printing
Work EnvironmentTypically works on specific projects, often freelance, in printing facilitiesWorks in printing plants, often in a production line setting
Industry UsageUsed mainly in high-volume printing of magazines, packaging, and labelsCommonly used for packaging, labels, and flexible materials

The main difference between a Freelance Rotogravure Printing Machine Operator and a Flexographic Printer lies in their specialization and work setup. The operator focuses on rotogravure printing, often working freelance on specific projects, while flexographic printers typically work in a production environment on flexible packaging and labels. Both roles require technical skills and industry-specific certifications, but their applications and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Rotogravure Printing Machine Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,222 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Machine Operator Assistant

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Poly Print Inc
Printing and Printing Services • 51 - 200 employees

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Machine Operator Assistant

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Department: Pouch, Slitter, Press, Laminator

Job Summary: Poly Print is seeking Machine Operator Assistants for the following departments: Laminator, Pouch, Slitter, and Press. Set up and operate the machines to produce finished products meeting customer specifications.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Entry Level Position:

  • Job training provided!
  • Preferred experience in Flexible Packaging and/or Manufacturing

Requirements:

Requirements:

  • Must obey all company policies, procedures and be a team player.
  • Able to read a tape measure.
  • Able to lift between 50 to 75 lbs. minimum.
  • Must be able to walk, squat, crouch, turn, twist, stretch, climb steps, grab, pull, push, and bend throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing machines and tools preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge of pouch, slitter, press or laminator machines, production processes, quality control, and raw materials.

Duties:

  • Pushes buttons, turns handles, moves controls or levers to start the pouch machine or manually controls equipment operation.
  • PALLETIZING, LABELING AND STACKING ROLLS TO KEEP THE OPERATOR RUNNING
  • Moving product to the staging area.
  • Turns, pushes, or moves controls to set and adjust speed, position, and pressure tolerances of slitter.
  • Perform special assignments- pushing buttons, turning handles, moving controls or levers to start the printing machine or manually controlling equipment (regards to speed, temperature, inflow and position/pressure tolerances of press).
  • Loads, positions, and adjusts films on unwind shafts.
  • Review work order to determine finished bag dimensions, seal type and any special additions such as zippers or gussets.
  • Dismantles and reassembles units or parts to clean, repair, maintain or adjust the machine.
  • Installing printing cylinder or sleeves in machine according to specification
  • Cleans and lubricates machine and components, using approved oils, brushes, rags, and hoses.