Narrow‑Web Flexo Press Technician

Inovar Packaging Group; Fishers (IN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a Narrow-Web Flexo Press Technician to advance production of on-brand labels. You will review orders, set up printing plates, inks and tooling, and ensure color accuracy and die-cut quality while maintaining production flow.

You will troubleshoot print defects, document runs, and support teammates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is on-site with competitive pay and benefits.

Formación

• Hands-on flexographic press operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read job tickets, proofs, specs, and measurements accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude with color accuracy and quality focus.

Responsabilidades

• Review job tickets, artwork, proofs and customer specs to plan runs.
• Mount plates, set up dies, cylinders, inks, and tooling.
• Load and web substrates through the press with precision.
• Tune registration, impression, web tension, ink viscosity, color and drying/curing.
• Conduct in-process checks for color, barcodes, die-cut quality, and registration.
• Troubleshoot issues like misprints, color drift, or web breaks and fix quickly.
• Document production, materials used, waste, quality checks and downtime.
• Keep press clean and perform routine maintenance and basic adjustments.
• Coordinate with other teams to maintain workflow and train helpers.

Conocimientos

Flexographic press operation

Color control

Attention to detail

Team contribution

Overtime readiness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Mark Andy 2200 press

Flexographic press

Anilox rolls

Descripción del empleo

Imagine starting your shift with a review of a new craft beverage label, dialing in color to perfection, and finishing the day with pallets of flawless, on-brand labels headed to customers. That's a typical day for a Narrow-Web Flexo Press Technician at Inovar Packaging Group.

About Inovar Packaging Group

We're a leading North American provider of flexographic and digital label and packaging solutions. Our promise is simple: invest in advanced technology and talented people so customers get innovative, reliable results-and employees build rewarding careers. Our culture centers on teamwork, safety, craftsmanship, and win-win partnerships.

Your Day, At a Glance

• Kick off by reviewing job tickets, artwork, proofs, press instructions, materials, and customer specs to plan your run.
• Mount printing plates; set up dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and all required tooling.
• Load and web substrates - paper, film, pressure-sensitive stocks - through the press with precision.
• Tune registration, impression, web tension, ink viscosity, color, and drying/curing for an optimal start.
• Color-match to standards, then make live adjustments to hold target color and sharp registration.
• Run in-process checks: color, copy, barcodes, die-cut quality, registration, and overall appearance.
• Troubleshoot issues such as dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, or color drift - and fix them fast.
• Confirm finished product meets customer requirements and approved quality criteria before sign-off.
• Document production, materials used, waste, quality checks, and downtime with accuracy.
• Keep the press clean, perform routine preventive maintenance, and make basic mechanical adjustments.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing to keep work flowing.
• Share your know-how by training Press Helpers and supporting teammates as needed.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on flexographic press operation experience strongly preferred; experience on a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web press is a plus.
• Working knowledge of flexo plates, anilox selection, inks, dies, substrates, web handling, registration, and color control.
• Comfort reading job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills with a keen eye for color and small print defects.
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and able to work independently while being a strong team contributor.
• Willingness to work overtime or adjust hours based on production needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stand and walk for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and manual handling of materials and tooling.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operate around moving equipment, inks, solvents, noise, and typical manufacturing conditions while wearing required PPE.

What's In It For You

• 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 built on safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork

Equipment and Technologies You'll Use

• Flexographic Printing Press
• Mark Andy
• Flexo