Flexographic Press Operator – Mark Andy 2200

Inovar Packaging Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential (where applicable)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an experienced press operator for our Mark Andy 2200 line to ensure fast, precise setup and on-schedule production of high-quality labels.

You will review tickets, load substrates, install plates, and dial in registration, tension, color, and drying to meet customer specs while minimizing waste. The role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on flexographic press experience strongly preferred; Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web experience.
• Knowledge of flexo plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web tension, registration, and color control.
• Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills and keen color matching.
• Meticulous attention to detail, quality mindset, and the capacity to work independently and on a team.
• Willingness to work overtime or flex hours based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a Mark Andy 2200 narrow-web flexographic press to meet job specifications and schedules.
• Review job tickets, artwork, proofs, instructions, materials, and customer requirements prior to production.
• Install printing plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and all required tooling.
• Load and thread paper, film, pressure-sensitive label stock, and other substrates.
• Establish and maintain registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying parameters.
• Perform color matching and live adjustments to hold consistent print quality across the run.
• Conduct in-process checks for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die-cut quality, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot issues including dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, and color.
• Confirm finished goods meet approved standards and customer specs while minimizing waste, downtime, setup time, and material loss.
• Record production activity, material usage, waste, quality checks, and downtime accurately.
• Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical adjustments; keep the area organized and safe.
• Follow safety procedures, quality systems, SOPs, and company policies while collaborating with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing.
• Assist with training Press Helpers and support team members; take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Flexographic press experience

Color matching

Reading job tickets and proofs

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mark Andy 2200

Narrow-web press

Flexo plates

Anilox rolls

Inks and dies

Job description

Picture your weekend shift starting before sunrise. You review a fresh job ticket, double‑check proofs, and prep the Mark Andy 2200 for a rapid, accurate setup. Plates are mounted, anilox and doctor blades are selected, inks are matched, and substrates are threaded. You dial in registration, impression, web tension, ink viscosity, and drying so each label locks into spec. Throughout the run, you’re scanning barcodes, watching for defects, and correcting any hint of pinholing, bounce, or color drift. You capture production data, keep waste low, and hand off a clean press for the next job—safe, precise, and on schedule.

About Inovar Packaging Group

We’re a premier flexographic and digital label manufacturer across North America. Our teams thrive on craftsmanship, trust, and safety—and we invest in cutting‑edge technology and talent to deliver outstanding labels and packaging for our customers.

What You’ll Handle

• Set up and operate a Mark Andy 2200 narrow‑web flexographic press to meet job specifications and schedules.
• Review job tickets, artwork, proofs, instructions, materials, and customer requirements prior to production.
• Install printing plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and all required tooling.
• Load and thread paper, film, pressure‑sensitive label stock, and other substrates.
• Establish and maintain registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying/curing parameters.
• Perform color matching and make live adjustments to hold consistent print quality across the run.
• Conduct in‑process checks for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die‑cut quality, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot issues including dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, and inconsistent color.
• Confirm finished goods meet approved standards and customer specs while minimizing waste, downtime, setup time, and material loss.
• Record production activity, material usage, waste, quality checks, and downtime accurately.
• Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical adjustments; keep the area organized and safe.
• Follow safety procedures, quality systems, SOPs, and company policies while collaborating with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing.
• Assist with training Press Helpers and support team members; take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands‑on flexographic press experience strongly preferred; Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow‑web experience preferred.
• Knowledge of flexo plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web tension, registration, and color control.
• Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills and keen color‑matching ability.
• Meticulous attention to detail, quality mindset, and the capacity to work independently and on a team.
• Willingness to work overtime or flex hours based on production needs.

Work Environment & Physical

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and use hands to handle materials and tooling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, inks, solvents, noise, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Your Schedule

• Weekends: Fri–Sat 4:00am-5:30pm; Sun 4:00am-2:30pm
• Overtime may be required based on business and production needs.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential, when applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career‑development and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork