Night & Weekend Flexographic Press Operator — Mark Andy 2200

Inovar Packaging Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to set up and run a Mark Andy 2200 on a weekend shift, producing high-quality labels per customer specs. You will load materials, manage color precision, and maintain press settings while meeting schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on flexographic printing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to identify and fix print-quality issues throughout production. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous flexographic press operation experience preferred.
• Experience operating a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web press preferred.
• Knowledge of flexographic plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web tension, registration, and color control.
• Ability to read job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors and identify minor print defects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a Mark Andy 2200 flexographic press according to job specifications and production requirements.
• Review job tickets, artwork, proofs, press instructions, materials, and customer specifications before production.
• Install printing plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and other required tooling.
• Load and thread paper, film, pressure-sensitive label stock, and other substrates through the press.
• Set and maintain proper registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying or curing settings.
• Perform color matching and make press adjustments to maintain consistent print quality throughout each run.
• Complete in-process quality inspections for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die-cutting, and overall appearance.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues such as dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, and inconsistent color.
• Verify finished products meet customer requirements and approved quality standards.
• Minimize waste, downtime, setup time, and material loss while meeting production goals.
• Accurately record production activity, material usage, waste, quality checks, and downtime.
• Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality systems, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing teams.
• Train or assist Press Helpers and other team members as needed.
• Perform additional production responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color matching

Registration control

Troubleshooting

Reading job tickets/specs

Quality focus

Independent work

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mark Andy 2200

Job description

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to set up and run a Mark Andy 2200 on a weekend shift, producing high-quality labels per customer specs. You will load materials, manage color precision, and maintain press settings while meeting schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on flexographic printing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to identify and fix print-quality issues throughout production. Overtime may be required.