Press Operator

Brightstar Lottery; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Brightstar Lottery is seeking a Press Operator to support production of lottery instant tickets by operating flexographic printing equipment and ensuring quality standards. The role requires working 12-hour shifts and may rotate across stations, located onsite in Lakeland, Florida.

Responsibilities include press setup, ink preparation, quality monitoring, and maintaining production records, with a focus on safety and compliance. Prior printing or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of related mechanical, manufacturing, and/or printing experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Review job sheet information and select the appropriate anilox rolls, printing stock, and print sleeves for proper press setup.
• Prepare ink vats, load inks, mix colors, and adjust pH/viscosity to maintain print quality.
• Monitor production output, cameras, and strobes to verify quality standards.
• Adjust plates and impressions to maintain proper registration and product quality.
• Operate press units and unwind systems while loading substrate rolls and related components.
• Maintain production records, including roll tags and pH/viscosity tracking.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, information security requirements, and environmental practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Printing experience

Procedure adherence

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

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Overview

As a Press Operator, you will support Brightstar Lottery's production of lottery instant tickets by operating advanced flexographic printing equipment, maintaining quality standards, and supporting efficient production processes under the guidance of the Press Lead and Press Lead Backup. This role will work 12-hour shifts, with scheduling based on production needs and may rotate across stations as required. This role will be located onsite in Lakeland, Florida.

What You'll Do

• Review job sheet information and select the appropriate anilox rolls, printing stock, and print sleeves for proper press setup
• Prepare ink vats, load inks, mix custom colors, and adjust pH and viscosity levels to maintain print quality
• Monitor production output, web inspection cameras, and strobes to verify compliance with established quality standards
• Adjust plates and impressions to maintain proper registration and product quality throughout production runs
• Operate press units and unwind systems while loading substrate rolls, print sleeves, material rolls, and related production components
• Maintain required production records, including roll tags and pH and viscosity tracking
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, information security requirements, and environmental compliance practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated 1-5+ years of related mechanical, manufacturing, and/or printing experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Competency to follow detailed operating procedures and work instructions
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Printing trade school education or related technical training
• Knowledge of flexographic press operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Effectiveness working both independently and within a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Remain standing or walking throughout 12-hour production shifts
• Regularly lift 20-40 lbs, with items over 50 lbs requiring a team lift or approved equipment
• Perform bending, reaching, twisting, and material handling throughout the shift
• Utilize hand tools and complete repetitive tasks
• Work in an environment with noise, heat, inks, paper dust, and moving equipment
• Visually inspect printed or packaged materials with accuracy

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $28.00 - 30.00 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.