6-Color Flexographic Printer — Precision & Quality

UPLAND LABEL LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPLAND LABEL LLC seeks an experienced press operator to set up and run a 6 to 8 color flexographic press, ensuring color accuracy and production speed align with quality standards. The role requires hands-on operation, problem solving, and adherence to safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in flexographic printing, with strong reading of technical drawings, and ability to work with inks, solvents, and various substrates. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in flexographic printing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in label manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read production orders to verify quantity, tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
• Obtain substrate, cylinders, plates, inks and related supplies for the job.
• Check setup, registration, die cutting and color against approved proof or print.
• Secure approval for production run.
• Maintain continuous inspection of job specs and quality; collect samples; complete records.
• Solve printing problems promptly.
• Keep press area clean; return unused ink and dispose waste properly.
• Read and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and proofs.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Mechanical aptitude

Technical drawings

Computer skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic press

Inspection equipment

Color control tools

Job description

UPLAND LABEL LLC seeks an experienced press operator to set up and run a 6 to 8 color flexographic press, ensuring color accuracy and production speed align with quality standards. The role requires hands-on operation, problem solving, and adherence to safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in flexographic printing, with strong reading of technical drawings, and ability to work with inks, solvents, and various substrates. High school diploma or GED is required.