Flexographic Press Operator

Inovar Packaging Group; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package (medical/dental/vison

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) match

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group, through its Flexo-Graphics division in Butler, WI, seeks an experienced Flexographic Press Operator for second and third shifts. You will set up, run, and maintain a Mark Andy P Series press, ensuring artwork accuracy, color consistency, and fast changeovers.

The role requires familiarity with narrow-web flexographic printing, die-cutting, and label production, plus strong quality control and safety practices. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Review job tickets and verify substrates, inks, plates, dies, and tooling against production specifications.
• Set up and operate the press, including loading material, installing tooling, mounting plates, and setting impression and registration.
• Produce labels that meet approved artwork, color standards, registration, and die-cutting requirements.
• Perform initial and in-process quality checks and document results.
• Monitor web tension, ink delivery, curing or drying settings, and press speed; adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot printing and converting issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Complete changeovers efficiently while maintaining safety and quality.
• Accurately record production quantities, material usage, scrap, downtime, and job information.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance within operator responsibilities.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate job status, quality concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and verify substrates, inks, plates, dies, and tooling against production specifications.
• Set up and operate the press, including loading material, installing tooling, mounting plates, and setting impression and registration.
• Produce labels that meet approved artwork, color standards, registration, and die-cutting requirements.
• Perform initial and in-process quality checks and document results.
• Monitor web tension, ink delivery, curing or drying settings, and press speed; adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot printing and converting issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Complete changeovers efficiently while maintaining safety and quality.
• Accurately record production quantities, material usage, scrap, downtime, and job information.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance within operator responsibilities.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate job status, quality concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team communication

Independent work

Shift availability

Tools

Mark Andy Performance Series

Job description

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Flexographic Press Operator

G&A - Executive Full Time Manual Labor Wisconsin, Butler, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1570

Salary Range: $27.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Flexographic Press Operator – Mark Andy P Series

Location: Flexo-Graphics, an Inovar Packaging Group Company

Second Shift | 1:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m. | Monday-Thursday

Third Shift | 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. | Sunday-Thursday

About Inovar Packaging Group

Flexo-Graphics, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC company, is proud to be one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies. We invest in our employees, equipment, and technology to deliver high-quality labels for our customers. Our culture is customer-focused, team-oriented, and built on strong partnerships.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Flexographic Press Operator for our Second / Third-shift label manufacturing team. This position is responsible for press setup, printing, die-cutting, and maintaining consistent quality throughout each production run.

The ideal candidate has experience operating a Mark Andy Performance Series press or comparable servo-driven narrow-web flexographic press.

Key Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and verify substrates, inks, plates, dies, and tooling against production specifications.
• Set up and operate the press, including loading material, installing tooling, mounting plates, and setting impression and registration.
• Produce labels that meet approved artwork, color standards, registration, and die-cutting requirements.
• Perform initial and in-process quality checks and document results.
• Monitor web tension, ink delivery, curing or drying settings, and press speed; adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot printing and converting issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Complete changeovers efficiently while maintaining safety and quality.
• Accurately record production quantities, material usage, scrap, downtime, and job information.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance within operator responsibilities.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Communicate job status, quality concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Mark Andy Performance Series press (P3, P4, P5, P7, or P9) or comparable equipment from Nilpeter, MPS, OMET, or another narrow-web press manufacturer.
• Experience producing pressure-sensitive labels in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of registration, impression, web tension, ink control, die-cutting, and print quality troubleshooting.
• Ability to read job tickets and follow production and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with teammates.
• Availability to work Second or third shift
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of press operation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Experience

• Mark Andy experience.
• Experience reducing changeover time, material waste, and press downtime.

Bring your press experience to a team that values quality, craftsmanship, and your continued growth.

Inovar Packaging Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.