Flexographic Printing Apprentice - Path to Operator

HiFyve; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HiFyve in Rome, GA, is seeking a Press Apprentice for a 12-hour rotating schedule in a wide web flexographic printing department. This structured apprenticeship trains experienced machine operators to become full Press Operators through hands-on learning and sign-offs.

You will work beside an experienced Press Operator, learning setup, running production, ensuring quality, and reducing waste. Advancement depends on demonstrated competency and formal training completion.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years operating a production machine in manufacturing.
• Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with in-process quality checks and production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate press safely and follow all policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret Job Jacket and History Folder.
• Load raw material rolls and prepare splices; unwind and rewind handling.
• Set up orders and check out to customer specifications under supervision.
• Monitor print quality and adjust settings to standards.
• Record color densities with X-Rite and maintain color swatches.
• Pull tear sheets and manage QA samples for production rolls.

Skills

Press operator

Mechanical aptitude

Quality checks

Teamwork

Tools

Radius system

X-Rite densitometer

UPC scanner

Job description

HiFyve in Rome, GA, is seeking a Press Apprentice for a 12-hour rotating schedule in a wide web flexographic printing department. This structured apprenticeship trains experienced machine operators to become full Press Operators through hands-on learning and sign-offs.

You will work beside an experienced Press Operator, learning setup, running production, ensuring quality, and reducing waste. Advancement depends on demonstrated competency and formal training completion.