Lead Flexo Press Operator — Hands-on Printing Leader

Resource-Label-Group; Addison Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Onsite training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Resource Label Group, a leading label and packaging solutions provider, seeks a Lead Flexo Press Operator in Illinois. The role leads flexographic printing operations, coordinates workflow with Production Leadership, and trains operators to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The candidate will manage setup, ink and color adjustments, and troubleshooting while ensuring production targets and quality specifications are consistently met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of flexographic printing processes, press setup, registration, ink management, color adjustment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain flexographic presses per job specs and production needs.
• Read and interpret job orders, specs, work instructions, and schedules.
• Load dies, install print cylinders and components.
• Fill ink pans, screens, and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Start presses, adjust speed, registration, pressure and alignment as needed.
• Produce and review approval strips and samples to meet quality standards.
• Inspect printed material for defects and ensure consistency across runs.
• Troubleshoot printing issues and assist operators with setup and procedures.
• Provide technical resource to operators and assist with training.

Skills

Flexo press

Leadership

Training

Reading specs

Mechanical aptitude

Color adjustment

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resource Label Group, a leading label and packaging solutions provider, seeks a Lead Flexo Press Operator in Illinois. The role leads flexographic printing operations, coordinates workflow with Production Leadership, and trains operators to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The candidate will manage setup, ink and color adjustments, and troubleshooting while ensuring production targets and quality specifications are consistently met.