Flexographic and Sheetfed Press Technician

Arrow International, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking a Flexographic and Sheetfed Press Technician to operate and optimize our pressroom. This role supports both 1st (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and 2nd (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) shifts, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

You will follow work orders, calibrate color, and ensure production timelines are met. You’ll load stock, monitor ink/drying, identify problems, report quality concerns, and keep equipment and workspace clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing/printing or press work preferred.
• Able to read work orders and follow instructions; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate press equipment safely to meet instructions and timelines.
• Load correct paper stock and settings per job.
• Identify and report equipment issues and quality concerns.
• Coordinate handoffs with teammates across shifts.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety rules and department procedures.

Skills

Press operation

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic press

Sheetfed press

Job description

Ready to run complex print jobs with precision? Arrow International is hiring a Flexographic and Sheetfed Press Technician to keep our pressroom humming. We’re expanding our team on both 1st (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and 2nd (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) shifts, Monday through Friday, with overtime available.

Why you?

• Do you enjoy translating detailed work orders, schedules, first articles, database files, and ticket tab visuals into flawless setups?
• Are you confident setting up a press—first transfer, color calibration, and all—and dialing in quality?
• Can you switch materials quickly (databases, blankets, impression paper, PIP, and various stocks) to keep production on pace?
• Will you catch shifts in color or registration before they become waste?
• Are you comfortable cleaning reservoirs, cylinders, and components—and troubleshooting when something’s off?
• Do you know when to make minor repairs yourself and when to call technical or phone support?

What you’ll handle day-to-day

• Operate press equipment safely and efficiently to meet work instructions and timelines.
• Select print modes to balance color, quality, and speed requirements.
• Load the exact paper stock (type, size, color) each job demands.
• Identify and report equipment problems, defective materials, improper operations, and quality concerns.
• Follow up on repairs and communicate ongoing issues to press room management.
• Reduce waste, spoilage, and errors while hitting production standards.
• Coordinate job details with teammates across shifts for smooth handoffs.
• Maintain tools, materials, and work areas; keep the environment clean, safe, and organized.
• Adhere to company safety rules, policies, and departmental procedures.
• Share knowledge with crew members and build your press expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, printing, or press work preferred.
• Mechanical mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; effective English communication.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and collaborative.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn press operations and expand technical skills.
• Open to overtime and flexible to 1st/2nd shift needs.

Physical & environmental expectations

• Manufacturing/production setting.
• Occasional lifting of about 20–40 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and movement during shifts.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing protection may be required in some areas.

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Growth & training

Hands-on training is built in. You’ll find strong growth potential and opportunities for advancement within the department.

Bring these strengths

• Knowledge of Large Format Graphics
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Sheet Fed Offset Printing
• Binding Experience
• Offset Lithography
• Digital Printing

Core technology you’ll operate

• Flexographic Printing Press