Press Operator

Openwork; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a Press Operator in Greensboro, NC to operate and monitor industrial printing presses, ensuring high-quality printed packaging materials. You will set up presses, load inks and substrates, and perform basic maintenance to keep production on schedule.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, color vision, and the ability to stand for long shifts while lifting up to 50 lbs. Overtime and 12-hour shifts are possible in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with flexographic or industrial printing presses preferred.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and adjust flexographic printing presses per job orders.
• Monitor print runs for color accuracy and defects.
• Load materials, ink, plates, and substrates.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Report major equipment issues to the press supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color vision

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Press Operator operates, monitors, and maintains industrial printing and packaging machinery (typically flexographic or specialized plastic packaging presses) to produce high-quality printed packaging materials.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up, run, and adjust computer-controlled or flexographic printing presses according to production job orders.
• Quality Control: Monitor ongoing print runs, inspect products for color accuracy, registration, and defects, and make real-time adjustments.
• Materials & Preparation: Load rolls, ink, plates, and substrates into the machine, and prepare materials for the converting or pouch-making departments.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and basic mechanical troubleshooting, reporting major equipment issues to the press supervisor.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all plant safety guidelines, maintain a clean workspace, and meet daily production and efficiency targets.

Shift Structure & Work Environment

• Shift Schedule: Primarily 12-hour shifts with non-rotating or compressed/variable work schedules (including potential weekend or overtime requirements).
• Workplace Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing plant setting involving departments such as press, maintenance, pouch, and wicket.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience operating flexographic or industrial printing presses (typically 1+ years preferred).
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, color vision/color-matching ability, basic math and troubleshooting skills, and the physical capacity to stand for long shifts and lift heavy materials (up to 50lbs.)