Advanced Press Apprentice to Operator (Day/Night)

PPC Flex Company; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Flex Company in Rome, GA is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our Press Apprentice Program and train to become a Press Operator. This role is for candidates who are not entry-level and have 2–3 years of experience managing production equipment such as printing presses, slitter, laminators, bag machines, or similar industrial machinery.

Reporting to an experienced Press Operator, you will learn press setup, operation, quality standards, changeovers, and production processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years as the primary operator of production machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience independently setting up, operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for most of the shift.
• Flexible to work days or nights for training and production support.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses as part of the apprenticeship.
• Assist with press setups, changeovers, and production runs.
• Load raw materials and prepare rolls and splices.
• Retrieve and verify inks, materials, plates, and job specifications.
• Monitor print quality and adjust under guidance from the Press Operator.
• Perform quality checks and complete production and waste documentation.
• Complete required Apprentice Program training and competency sign-offs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Flexographic printing equipment

Tape measure

Job description

PPC Flex Company in Rome, GA is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our Press Apprentice Program and train to become a Press Operator. This role is for candidates who are not entry-level and have 2–3 years of experience managing production equipment such as printing presses, slitter, laminators, bag machines, or similar industrial machinery.

Reporting to an experienced Press Operator, you will learn press setup, operation, quality standards, changeovers, and production processes.