Flexographic Press Operator

Bizerba; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizerba in Joppa, MD is seeking a skilled Flexographic Press Operator with 2+ years of hands-on printing experience to mount plates, mix inks, load rolls, and run multi-color presses.

This role requires precise setup, ink balance, quality checks, and data entry in the printing management system, with a strong focus on safety and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of flexographic printing experience and hands-on press operation.
• Experience mounting plates, installing cylinders, and setting up print stations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Experience with ink systems and color mixing to meet specs.
• Ability to set up tension, speed, pressure and alignment for quality output.
• Skilled in quality inspection and identifying off-center or blurred impressions.
• Experience handling roll-fed materials and splicing/loading rolls.
• Familiarity with rotary cutting dies installation (manual and lift-assisted).
• Ability to register multi-color print and record production data in PMS.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and mount plates and dies on cylinders at the correct press station.
• Fill ink pans, mix colors, and load required inks for job specifications.
• Load rolls onto the press, secure feed, and splice as needed.
• Set and regulate roll tension, feed, speed, and plate alignment for accuracy.
• Engage ink rolls, adjust cylinder positioning for precise multi-color registration.
• Inspect printed samples for quality and correct defects like blur or misalignment.
• Install rotary cutting dies manually or with a portable lift.
• Record daily production data in the printing management system.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout operations.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Press operation

Mechanical aptitude

Ink systems

Color registration

Roll-fed handling

Quality inspection

Dies installation

Data entry in PMS

Safety compliance

Job description

Reference code: 20968

Flexographic Press Operator - Joppa, MD

Your tasks

• Read job orders and mount specified flexographic plates and printing dies onto cylinders; install and secure assemblies in the appropriate press station
• Fill ink pans with the required inks and mix colors to meet job specifications
• Load paper or plastic rolls onto the press, secure in feed position, and splice rolls to existing material as needed
• Set and regulate roll tension and feed; start press and adjust speed, pressure, and plate alignment for optimal performance
• Engage ink rolls and adjust cylinder positioning to ensure accurate multi-color registration without smearing or overlap
• Inspect printed samples for quality, identifying issues such as blurred or off-center impressions
• Install rotary cutting dies manually or with a portable lift
• Record daily production data in the printing management system

Your profile

• 2+ years of flexographic printing (flexo) experience required; strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience operating Mark Andy presses
• Proven background in printing/press operations, including mounting plates, installing cylinders, and setting up print stations
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain press equipment
• Experience with ink systems, including mixing inks to achieve desired colors and managing ink pans
• Ability to set up and run press operations (tension, speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure high-quality output
• Skilled in quality inspection, identifying defects such as off-center or blurred impressions, and making necessary adjustments
• Experience handling roll-fed materials (paper/plastic), including loading, splicing, and feeding rolls into the press
• Familiarity with installing and adjusting rotary cutting dies (manual and lift-assisted)
• Ability to register multi-color print
• Comfortable recording production data in a printing management system
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to safety and quality standards