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

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Progression to Lead Operator

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(K)

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Press Operator for the 2nd shift in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves operating, setting up, and troubleshooting flexographic printing presses to meet production targets and quality standards, with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

You will gain hands-on experience in a growing printing environment, with training on flexographic equipment and pathways to Lead Operator within 1–2 years.

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 basic 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

Press operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Tools

Flexographic printing equipment

Job description

Press Operator - 2nd Shift (BBBH278893) Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: USD24 - USD28 per hour

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.

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.

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