Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

PTO

Paid Holidays

Progression to Lead Operator

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K)

Other Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Press Operator for Charlotte, NC to operate, set up, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses, ensuring quality and targets are met. The role offers strong overtime potential and a path to Lead Operator through dedicated training.

The ideal candidate will have prior printing press experience, solid mechanical skills, and a safety-conscious mindset, with a drive to learn and advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a printing press is essential, ideally within flexographic printing, packaging, labeling, or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues with production equipment.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, identify equipment issues, and work with maintenance and leadership to minimize downtime.
• Complete production paperwork, follow quality and safety procedures, maintain 5S standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Printing press operation

Mechanical aptitude

Quality awareness

Tools

Flexographic presses

Job description

The Role:

• Operate, set up, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, identify equipment issues, and work with maintenance and leadership to minimize downtime.
• Complete production paperwork, follow quality and safety procedures, maintain 5S standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience operating a printing press is essential, ideally within flexographic printing, packaging, labeling, or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues with production equipment.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and progress within the business.

Press Operator (Printing Presses)
$24 - $28 per hour + $1.50 Shift Differential + Overtime + PTO + Paid Holidays + Progression to Lead Operator + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance + 401(K) + Other Excellent Benefits.
Charlotte, North Carolina (Commutable from Pineville, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Matthews, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Weddington, Monroe, Belmont, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Gastonia, Mount Holly).
Are you a Press Operator with experience operating printing presses, looking for a Monday-Thursday role with lots of optional overtime available to significantly increase your earnings? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing operation in Charlotte, NC, where you will play a key role in building out the 2nd shift production team alongside strong progression opportunities and specialist training. Working alongside experienced press operators, you will receive further training on flexographic printing equipment, while gaining the technical knowledge and experience needed to progress into a Lead Press Operator position within approximately 1-2 years. In this hands-on role, you will operate and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently met. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and develop your technical skills within a specialist printing environment. This role would suit a Press Operator, Printing Press Operator, Flexographic Press Operator, or similar manufacturing professional with experience operating presses, particularly within packaging, labeling, or printing, looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable company in a Monday to Thursday role with overtime readily available.

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We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.