Flexo Press Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Avery Dennison Corporation; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Flexo Press Operator, where you will be at the forefront of high-quality print production. This role involves operating flexographic printing presses, ensuring optimal setups, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. With a competitive hourly wage and additional bonuses, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The company offers comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in a supportive environment that values safety and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

$1,500 sign-on bonus

$1,500 relocation bonus

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with flexographic presses.
• Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain flexographic printing presses efficiently.
• Conduct inspections and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Flexographic Press Operation

Technical Problem-Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Math Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Product Overlay Gauges

Shop Scales

Job description

Flexo Press Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift

• Full-time

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Join Avery Dennison for:

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $22.00+ (based on experience) plus a $2.00/hour shift differential.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.

Avery Dennison is seeking skilled Flexographic Press Operators with at least 2 years of hands-on experience operating presses and managing technical setups. We have immediate openings for these skilled individuals to join our growing team. We offer competitive pay and a $2/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Available Shifts:

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, ensuring proper set-up of cylinders, plates, and ink fountains while troubleshooting technical issues on the fly to minimize downtime.
• Efficiently perform two-color set-ups on assigned presses, including cylinder preparation, plate mounting, ink fountain and roller adjustments, loading supply rolls, splicing webs, setting impressions, and processing set-ups with a focus on minimizing waste.
• Conduct thorough inspections of cylinders, plates, and other tooling/parts before and during production runs, identifying and addressing defects to maintain high-quality standards.
• Carefully review and interpret work orders, job specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate press set-up and production.
• Operate assigned printing press, ensuring adherence to production schedules and minimizing downtime. Monitor print quality throughout the run, making necessary adjustments to color and ink density to meet or exceed quality standards.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience operating flexographic presses, focusing on high-quality print production, technical problem-solving, and managing ink densities and plate adjustments.
• Proficiency in basic math calculations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency using product overlay gauges and reading shop scales.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. by hand or with lift aids, and push, pull, and turn 150 lbs. with lift aids.
• Ability to maneuver up to 1584 lbs. with a hand truck.
• Ability to continuously stand, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate basic PC skills for production reporting.

Physical Requirements:

• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time.
• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift.
• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.

Additional Consideration:

Safety: We prioritize the safety of all our employees. We provide comprehensive safety training and a safe working environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.