Operator

Fibertex Personal Care Group; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fibertex Personal Care Group is looking for an Operator in Asheboro, North Carolina. This position involves setting up and operating print presses to ensure quality output. Responsibilities include monitoring production, conducting quality checks, and maintaining equipment.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of flexo press operating experience and leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to advance within a reputable manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of flexo press operating experience, preferably on W&H Novoflex presses.
• 1+ year of leadership experience in print production.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run print presses based on job specifications.
• Conduct quality checks and measurements.
• Mix and dispense inks, prepare materials, and scan components.
• Mentor entry-level operators and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Flexo press operating experience

Leadership in print production

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Coaching skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

W&H Novoflex presses

Job description

We are among the world’s largest manufacturers and specialists in spunmelt nonwovens and printing on nonwovens, film and laminates.

Innowo Print solutions redefine wetness indicators in baby diapers and adult incontinence care products.

Adopting the statement reflects our courage and curiosity to ask questions that lead to new opportunities. We know that progress in sustainability is not a fixed goal – it is an ongoing journey.

Our 2024 ESG report outlines our commitments to responsible business practices and documents a wide range of concrete actions and progress across environmental, social and governance areas.

We believe that superior product quality is nothing but a good standard. It is reliability in every step of the process that is hard to come by.

By digitising order preparation and the recording of measurement data, we have significantly reduced paper consumption at our printing site in Germany.

Our nonwovens and printed nonwovens play a vital role. They provide comfort, protection, discretion, functionality and aesthetics in baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence and medical products.

We collaborate with our suppliers and customers to develop innovative solutions.

We are among the world’s leading specialists in nonwovens and printed solutions for the hygiene and medical segments. Through our brands, Fibertex Personal Care and Innowo Print, we supply key components and solutions for baby diapers, feminine care, incontinence and medical products.

At Fibertex Personal Care, how we work matters just as much as what we produce. Our values are present in everything we do – guiding our decisions, shaping our culture and connecting us across roles and regions.

At Fibertex Personal Care, our values are present in everything we do – guiding our decisions, shaping
our culture and connecting us across roles and regions.

Some of our colleagues have shared what matters to them in their daily work. Read their stories to get a sense of daily life at Fibertex Personal Care.

Fibertex Personal Care is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of spunbond/spunmelt nonwoven fabrics for the hygiene industry. Throughout our Innowo Print business, we possess a unique print technology, where colors and images are printed directly on many types of nonwoven materials. In Asheboro, North Carolina we print on nonwoven and provide our customers with key components for baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence care products.

In the Fibertex Personal Care Group, trust and reliability are our most precious assets. We behave in a professional and responsible manner both in business and society in general. We take pride in our reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employee’s use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and off the most effective services and products in the industry.

About The Position

As an Operator, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating print presses, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining equipment to meet customer standards. You’ll monitor production, perform quality checks, prepare materials, and support team training—all while following safety and maintenance protocols.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and run print presses based on job specifications
• Conduct quality checks and measurements
• Mix and dispense inks, prepare materials, and scan components
• Clean and maintain presses and equipment
• Mentor entry-level operators and troubleshoot issues
• Follow safety and operational procedures

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of flexo press operating experience, preferably on W&H Novoflex presses
• 1+ year of leadership exp. in print production.
• Strong coaching, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with ability to set up, operate, and maintain print presses.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and quality-focused.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, flexible, and available for scheduled and unscheduled shifts, when needed.
• Eager to learn the full manufacturing process with potential for career growth.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties, an employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk or sit, stand, climb, use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands or arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Excellent vision is a requirement, to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, color vision and the ability to focus.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

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