Lead Flexographic Press Operator — 12‑Hour Shifts (Raleigh)

Novolex; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,705 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Press Operator in Raleigh, NC to lead the safe and efficient operation of a flexographic printing press. You will convert paperboard rolls into work-in-process materials while meeting customer specs, quality standards, and production targets.

The role requires hands-on experience in flexographic printing, color management, press setup, and mechanical troubleshooting, with a proven ability to diagnose issues and optimize press performance in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience operating flexographic printing presses in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting print quality issues, mechanical equipment failures, and process-related production problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee production on flexographic printing presses.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain press equipment to achieve optimal print quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot print defects, registration issues, color variation, web handling problems, and mechanical equipment failures.
• Analyze machine performance and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, waste, and quality defects.
• Verify materials, inks, plates, and job specifications before production begins.
• Pull and inspect samples throughout production to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.
• Monitor ink, registration, color consistency, and print quality standards.
• Input and maintain job settings/recipes within press control systems.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on press equipment.
• Lead and support Assistant Operators and Production Associates.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and reporting.
• Follow all safety, GMP, SQF, quality, and operational procedures.
• Place suspect product on hold and help determine containment and clean point, and escalate quality concerns as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and OEE improvement.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Press operation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Color management

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading job specifications

Leadership

Color vision

Quality oriented

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Press Operator in Raleigh, NC to lead the safe and efficient operation of a flexographic printing press. You will convert paperboard rolls into work-in-process materials while meeting customer specs, quality standards, and production targets.

The role requires hands-on experience in flexographic printing, color management, press setup, and mechanical troubleshooting, with a proven ability to diagnose issues and optimize press performance in a fast-paced manufacturing