OPERATOR, PRESS

Inovar Packaging Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to set up, run, and maintain a Mark Andy 2200 narrow-web press. This role produces high-quality labels while meeting customer specs, production schedules, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on flexographic press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and sharp color-matching and registration skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues across runs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience operating a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web flexographic press preferred.
• Hands-on flexographic printing experience is a must.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and color-control skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a Mark Andy 2200 flexographic press according to job specs.
• Review tickets, artwork, proofs and press instructions before production.
• Install plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls and other tooling.
• Load substrates and ensure correct web tension, color and drying settings.
• Perform color matching and adjust press for consistent quality across runs.
• Conduct in-process quality checks for color, registration and defects.
• Identify and troubleshoot print quality issues and waste reduction opportunities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area and follow SOPs.

Skills

Flexographic press operation

Color matching

Registration control

Reading tickets and specs

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mark Andy 2200 press

Job description

Press Operator- MarkAndy 2200

Weekends Fri-Sat 4:00am-5:30pm Sun 4:00am-2:30pm

Flexographic Press Operator - Mark Andy 2200

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar Packaging Group is one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies, committed to the success of our customers and employees. We continually invest in advanced equipment, technology, and talent to deliver innovative, high-quality labels and packaging solutions. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, craftsmanship, safety, and win-win partnerships.

Why Join Inovar?

• 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) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career-development and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative environment that values safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork

Position Summary

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a Mark Andy 2200 narrow-web flexographic printing press. This position produces high-quality labels and printed products while meeting customer specifications, production schedules, quality standards, and safety expectations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on flexographic printing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent color-matching and registration skills, and the ability to identify and correct print-quality issues throughout the production process.

Essential Duties And 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous flexographic press operation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow-web flexographic 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and use hands to handle materials and tooling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, inks, solvents, noise, and other conditions commonly found in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Schedule

• Shift: Weekends Fri-Sat 4:00am-5:30pm Sun 4:00am-2:30pm
• Overtime may be required based on business and production needs.

25 to 35 an hour depending on experience.