Digital Finishing Operator-1st Shift

Resource Label Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Digital Finishing Operator (ABG) for the 1st shift to operate and setup finishing lines, including die-cutting and foil processes. You will ensure accurate registration and quality control of printed web materials on our AB Graphic equipment.

The role involves loading rolls, performing job changeovers, and inspecting outputs while maintaining safety and efficiency. Training onsite will help you master the skilled trade and advance within the printing industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment; printing or packaging preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure.
• Ability to read rulers and measurement devices.
• Must stand/walk regularly and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate AB Graphic finishing lines including flexo units, die-cutting, UV/IR curing, foil, embossing, slitting, printing and rewinding.
• Load and register printed web rolls into the finishing machine ensuring precise print-to-cut registration and web tension.
• Perform job changeovers by mounting dies, preparing inks, setting blades, and aligning sensors to minimize downtime.
• Inspect web runs manually and monitor inline inspection systems to catch defects such as color variance or misregistration.
• Verify finished rolls against job tickets for dimensions, direction, core size, and coating cure/adhesion.
• Perform routine daily and weekly maintenance on ABG lines; clean rollers, cylinders, knives, and sensor lenses.
• Troubleshoot issues mid-run including tension spikes, web weave, varnish streaks, and registration drift.
• Log job completion, scrap, downtime, and material usage in the plant MIS/ERP system.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Math proficiency

Physical stamina

Reading rulers

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AB Graphic finishing lines

AVT inspection system

Measuring tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Finishing Operator (ABG) to join our 1st shift team! The Finishing Operator is focused on setup and operation of commercial label inspector machines to include visual quality control. They will operate equipment to slit continuous lengths of printed material into strips of specified width.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

1st Shift - 6:00am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs (10 hours)

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Set-Up: Set up, adjust, and operate AB Graphic (ABG) finishing lines, including flexo units, semi-rotary die-cutting, UV/IR curing, hot/cold foil, embossing, slitting, screen printing and rewinding.
• HP Register & Alignment: Load and register printed web rolls from HP Indigo digital presses into the finishing machine, maintaining precise print-to-cut registration and web tension control.
• Job Changeovers: Perform fast, efficient job setups by mounting flexible dies, preparing varnishes/inks, setting slitting blades, and aligning sensor eyes to minimize downtime and substrate waste.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect web runs manually and monitor inline automated inspection systems (e.g., AVT) to catch matrix breaks, registration drift, missing labels, color variance, or surface defects.
• Job Specification Auditing: Verify finished rolls against job tickets and proofs for exact dimensions, roll direction, core size, label count, and coating cure/adhesion.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine daily and weekly maintenance on ABG converting lines, including cleaning anilox rollers, impression cylinders, slitting knives, and sensor lenses.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve operational issues mid-run, including tension spikes, web weave, varnish streaking, die strike depth, and registration drift.
• Data & Inventory Tracking: Log job completion, scrap rates, downtime, and raw material usage into the plant MIS/ERP system, ensuring accurate reporting and seamless job handoffs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging industry experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus