Lead Flexographic Press Operator — High-Speed Packaging

Accelera; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a skilled Flexographic Press Operator to lead production on high-speed wide web equipment, ensuring top print quality and efficiency from setup to completion.

You will coordinate with prepress, perform precise press setups, monitor color and registration, and support food-safety compliant packaging projects. Collaborate with QA to inspect and improve processes, and oversee finishing and sample retention for QC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating wide web flexographic presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent color perception and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb/kneel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with prepress to determine optimal anilox selection and color sequences for each job.
• Execute precise press setups, including cylinder loading, deck calibration, and registration adjustments.
• Maintain continuous oversight of print quality, including color consistency, registration, and screen fidelity.
• Collaborate with QA teams to perform inspections and ensure food safety standards.
• Manage web path configurations and monitor edge positioning to minimize waste and maximize output.
• Document production metrics, downtime, and material usage for continuous improvement.
• Verify barcode accuracy and print repeats to meet client specs.
• Oversee final product finishing, including tagging and sample retention for QC.

Skills

Wide web flexographic presses

Troubleshooting equipment

Color accuracy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

W&H printing technology

Soma printing technology

Automated defect detection systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelera is seeking a skilled Flexographic Press Operator to lead production on high-speed wide web equipment, ensuring top print quality and efficiency from setup to completion.

You will coordinate with prepress, perform precise press setups, monitor color and registration, and support food-safety compliant packaging projects. Collaborate with QA to inspect and improve processes, and oversee finishing and sample retention for QC.