Flexographic Press Operator

Bizerba USA Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizerba USA Inc in Joppa, MD is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to operate and maintain press equipment, mounting plates, loading rolls, and ensuring quality from start to finish. You will read job orders, mix inks, set tension and speed, inspect samples, and record production data in the printing management system.

This on-site role requires 2+ years of flexo experience and hands-on experience with Mark Andy presses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of flexographic printing experience, with hands-on operator background preferred.
• Experience mounting plates, installing cylinders, and setting up print stations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining press equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and mount flexographic plates and dies onto cylinders; install and secure assemblies in the press station.
• Fill ink pans with inks and mix colors to meet job specs.
• Load paper or plastic rolls, secure in feed, and splice rolls as needed.
• Set and regulate roll tension, speed, pressure, and plate alignment for optimal output.
• Engage ink rolls and adjust cylinder positioning for multi-color registration.
• Inspect printed samples for quality, identifying defects and making adjustments.
• Record daily production data in a printing management system.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Mark Andy presses

Mechanical aptitude

Ink systems & color mixing

Quality inspection

Roll-fed material handling

Job description

For our location in Joppa, MD we are looking for a Flexographic Press Operator (Reference code: 20968).

Precision Printing That Powers Packaging

Step into a hands-on role where precision meets production. As a Flexographic Press Operator, you’ll operate and maintain press equipment to deliver high-quality results from start to finish. This is an on-site role located in Joppa, MD, and perfect for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment and seeing the impact of their work in real time.

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