Labels Press Helper

Appvion, Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconex is seeking a Prepress Setup Technician in Morristown, TN to prepare and stage materials for flexographic print jobs. You’ll verify job specs, assemble plates, inks, and tooling, and work with press operators to ensure efficient production and high-quality output.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork, with a focus on safety, proper documentation, and meeting schedules while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ printing experience preferred.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Ability to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for moving equipment.
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member.
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision.
• Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime.
• Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs.
• Ability to distinguish differences between finished product and specifications.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure preventive maintenance is performed.
• Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amount.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in EHS, training, safety observations, hazard identification, and safety committees.
• Foster, develop, and implement CI activities across the business.
• Ensure a proactive approach to product quality, GMPs, and workmanship quality.
• Assemble Copy Folders/MOs/Plates/Proofs and gather die tooling for copies.
• Mount printing plates to print cylinders and prepare ink supply.
• Perform ink room functions, ink mixing, and color measurement.
• Develop printing plates and organize plate storage for wide and narrow web.
• Review press schedules daily and provide setup carts in order.
• Maintain inventory and manage die tooling, anilox rolls, and related supplies.
• Record die transfers and manage waste ink disposal.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and promote team collaboration.

Skills

Printing experience

Mechanical ability

Measuring tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Quality awareness

Computer skills

Product inspection

Maintenance awareness

Lifting capability

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Calipers

Job description

The Prepress Setup Technician is responsible for preparing, organizing, and staging all materials required for scheduled flexographic print jobs to ensure efficient press operations and minimal downtime. This role verifies job specifications, gathers inks, plates, cylinders, and related tooling, and ensures all components are accurate, complete, and press-ready prior to production. The Prepress Setup Technician works closely with press operators, prepress, and production planning teams to maintain workflow efficiency, uphold quality standards, and support on‑time job completion. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of flexographic printing materials and processes are essential for success in this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in EHS, training, safety observations, hazard identification, and safety committees.
• Foster, develop, and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through all facets of the business.
• Ensure a proactive approach to product quality, GMP’s, and quality of workmanship.

Assembling Job Carts

• Assemble Copy Folders/MOs/Plates/Proofs
• Gathering all die tooling per copy folder
• Mounting printing plates to print cylinders
• Supplying ink, which includes ink coverage calculation and mixing ink when needed

Ink Room

• Perform ink room functions, ink mixing, inventory tracking
• Utilizing tools to measure color

Plate Room

• Develop printing plates for all presses as needed
• Organize plate storage area for narrow web and wide web
• Utilize all equipment in the plate room including wide web plate mounter

Tracking Press Schedules

• Review all press schedules daily and provide all job set up carts in the order needed

Various Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Storing all accessories from finished job carts, cylinders, dies, plates etc.
• Clean anilox rolls per request
• Stock supply area and providing updates on inventory supply checklist
• Manage incoming and outgoing die tooling, anilox rolls, mag cylinders, backing rollers, etc.
• Record all flex dies transferring in and out of die cage
• Transfer pac oil from storage totes to dispensing totes
• Clean ink pans
• Dispose waste ink and returning non‑used ink to ink room
• Dispose scrap metal from flex dies, mag cylinders, perf dies and crush knives

General housekeeping of work areas including press help area, plate room, plate storage area, ink room, waste ink area

• Ensure an environment that promotes effective communication, positive coworker collaboration, and teamwork

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Two or more years’ printing experience preferred
• Good mechanical ability
• Ability to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision
• Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime
• Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs
• Ability to distinguish differences between finished product compared to product specifications
• Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performed
• Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amount
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Two-year technical degree preferred

EEO STATEMENT:

Iconex enthusiastically engages with our communities of employees and customers every day. Iconex values diversity throughout the organization, not only because it is inherently the right thing to do, but also because we believe diversity gives greater perspective and insight to the world we live in and the customers we serve.

Iconex is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, respected for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to maximize their full potential. We believe in understanding and embracing differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to differences regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture, and physical ability. Every individual at Iconex has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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