Night-Shift Printing Press Operator — Precision & Quality

Ultipro; Kilgore, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution in Kilgore, TX is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a 12-hour night shift. You will handle flexographic presses, stage rolls, load inks, and ensure quality per customer specs.

The role requires reading instructions, basic math, and English literacy, with routine safety and housekeeping duties. Qualified candidates will have prior press experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience running flexographic printing presses.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read and understand instructions well.
• Capable of working 12-hour shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• English reading and writing required.
• Basic math and ink mixing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work responsibly in a safe manner, following all safe operating procedures and posted requirements.
• Follow work guidelines and adhere to all company policies.
• Sustain productivity and quality standards.
• Handle products according to customer specifications and the company's production standards.
• Stage printed rolls in conversion
• Load/Unload ink chambers and trays from the machine.
• Set/Adjust impression, registration, and web guide.
• Responsible for all machine adjustments and job set-ups.
• Handle and store wastewater and all inks properly.
• Observe rolls for splices and changes.
• Record accurate production pounds, including footage, downtime, scrap, roll run numbers, and complete dockets.
• Maintain a clean and neat workstation per American Institute of Baking requirements.
• Perform other general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Set and change print cylinders, sleeves, Anilox, and chambers on printing decks.
• Identify color variations on printed products and/or film and adjust as needed.
• Learn how to remount plates, make plate adjustments press side, and how build-up plates so they will print.
• Learn how to trim plates and/or apply tape to get rid of plate marks.
• Complete assigned tasks as instructed by the supervisor.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Reading instructions

English literacy

Shift work 12-hour

Physical stamina

Basic math

Computer basics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Revolution in Kilgore, TX is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a 12-hour night shift. You will handle flexographic presses, stage rolls, load inks, and ensure quality per customer specs.

The role requires reading instructions, basic math, and English literacy, with routine safety and housekeeping duties. Qualified candidates will have prior press experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.