Flexographic Press Operator Apprentice

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging in Feasterville-Trevose is seeking an experienced Press Operator Assistant to join our Feasterville facility team. You will assist the press operator with setup, changeovers, and production runs, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This developmental role offers hands-on training in flexographic printing, plate handling, ink management, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow into a Flexographic Press Operator as you demonstrate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as production helper or operator assistant preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read work orders, job tickets, and production documentation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mount flexographic printing plates accurately according to job specifications.
• Prepare upcoming print jobs by reviewing job tickets, artwork, print cylinders, sleeves, anilox rolls, inks, and required tooling.
• Verify all production materials are available prior to job setup.
• Assist the press operator during press make-ready, changeovers, and production runs.
• Clean, inspect, and organize printing plates, sleeves, cylinders, anilox rolls, and related equipment.
• Ensure plates are mounted correctly for proper registration and print quality.
• Assist with ink preparation, viscosity checks, and ink management as required.
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to print quality, registration, color consistency, and press performance.
• Perform housekeeping activities in accordance with 5S and GMP requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and communicate issues to the Press Operator and Supervisor.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities and equipment cleaning.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, Planning, Quality, and Prepress departments to ensure on-time production.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Flexographic press setup

Print quality inspection

Lean manufacturing

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Printing plates handling

Job description

Oliver Healthcare Packaging in Feasterville-Trevose is seeking an experienced Press Operator Assistant to join our Feasterville facility team. You will assist the press operator with setup, changeovers, and production runs, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This developmental role offers hands-on training in flexographic printing, plate handling, ink management, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow into a Flexographic Press Operator as you demonstrate