Narrow-Web Flexographic Press Operator — Paperboard & Coffee Sleeve Production

Express Saint Louis; Maplewood (MO); In loco; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO accrues from day 1

Medical, dental, and vision after 60 d

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Express Saint Louis is seeking an experienced Narrow-Web Flexographic Press Operator for paperboard and coffee sleeve production. You will set up and run high-speed presses, mount plates precisely, and manage ink viscosity to ensure accurate color matching.

You’ll load materials, perform first-piece inspections, and monitor quality while collaborating with the team to meet tight deadlines. This full-time role offers growth in a growing print operation.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of narrow-web flexographic printing experience required.
• Experience setting up and independently operating flexographic presses.
• Expertise in plate mounting, registration, and color matching.
• Hands-on ink viscosity testing and adjustments.
• Ability to set up anilox rolls and die cutters; process-color and spot-color work.

Mansioni

• Set up and operate narrow-web flexographic presses for coffee sleeve production.
• Mount printing plates accurately for alignment and registration.
• Load material rolls, anilox rolls, inks, and die-cutting tools.
• Check and adjust ink viscosity to specifications.
• Perform first-piece inspections for registration and color matching.
• Monitor print quality and make on-press adjustments as needed.
• Follow job specs, production instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy on a high-speed press line.
• Collaborate with the team to meet deadlines and improve processes.

Conoscenze

Mechanical troubleshooting

Color matching

Print quality control

Press operation

Print setup

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Strumenti

Mark Andy 4150

Anilox rolls

Die cutters

Ink viscosity measurement equipment

Flexographic plate mounting equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Narrow-Web Flexographic Press Operator — Paperboard & Coffee Sleeve ProductionPay: $25–$28/hour (DOE)Job Type: Full-TimeA day in this roleYou arrive to a fast-moving production floor where precision and pace go hand in hand. You review the job ticket, pull plates, and mount them with absolute accuracy for tight registration. You load 20-point paper stock, select the right anilox rolls, mix inks to spec, and verify viscosity. A first-piece inspection confirms registration and color fidelity across spot and process work, and then the run is off—steady, consistent, and to standard. Throughout the shift, you adjust, inspect, and document to maintain quality and throughput in a high-speed manufacturing environment.At the outset, you’ll partner with a seasoned production crew while an additional press is installed. Once that new press is online, you’ll run jobs independently or with a catcher, keeping the work center humming and schedules on track.What you’ll handleSet up and operate narrow-web flexographic presses for custom coffee sleeve production on 20-point paper stock.Accurately mount printing plates for precise alignment and registration.Load material rolls, anilox rolls, inks, and die-cutting tools.Check and adjust ink viscosity to match specifications.Complete first-piece inspections for registration and color matching (spot and process color).Continuously monitor print quality and make on-press adjustments as needed.Follow job specifications, production instructions, and internal quality standards.Maintain consistent productivity, accuracy, and output in a high-speed setting.Collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines and improve processes.What you bringMinimum 5 years of narrow-web flexographic printing experience REQUIRED.Proven ability to set up and independently operate flexographic printing presses.Expertise in plate mounting, print registration, and color matching.Hands-on experience with ink viscosity testing and adjustments.Capability to set up anilox rolls, die cutters, and related press components.Experience running both spot-color and process-color work.Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and troubleshooting skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Willingness to work occasional overtime, including mandatory overtime when required.PreferredExperience operating Mark Andy flexographic presses.Specific familiarity with Mark Andy 4150 presses.Background in printing on paperboard or other heavy paper stocks.Compensation & BenefitsStarting Pay: $25–$28/hour, depending on experience.PTO begins accruing on your first day.Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days.401(k) with a 3% company match.Paid holidays.Established, growing operation with long-term career opportunities.Supportive, team-oriented work environment.Why this is a strong moveJoin a proven print manufacturer with 15 years of success and a growing flexographic operation. With new equipment coming online and many long-tenured teammates, you’ll put your technical flexo skills to work in a stable, expanding environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.Core skillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsColor Matching / Color ManagementDie CuttingFlexographic PrintingInk Management / Ink ViscosityNarrow Web PrintingPrint Quality ControlPrinting Press OperationPrinting Press SetupManufacturing / ProductionMachines & technologiesFlexographic Printing PressAnilox RollsFlexographic Plate Mounting EquipmentInk Viscosity Measurement EquipmentMark Andy 4150Mark Andy Printing PressNarrow-Web Flexographic PressPrint Registration SystemsRotary Die Cutters / Die-Cutting EquipmentColor Matching EquipmentReady to bring your narrow-web flexo expertise to a place where quality and craftsmanship matter? Apply today.