Press Operator - Flexographic

Talent Fox Recruitment; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox Recruitment seeks a Printing Press Operator (Wide Web Flexographic) to set up and run flexographic presses for poly film substrates. You will prepare inks, plates, anilox rolls, and substrates according to job tickets, monitor print quality, and pull proofs during runs.

You must be fluent in Spanish, with English also helpful, and able to read production schedules. Responsibilities include recording data, maintaining ink systems, and performing routine maintenance to minimize downtime

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of flexographic press experience in flexible packaging or poly film environment.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, specifications, and production schedules.
• Fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses designed for poly film substrates.
• Prepare, adjust, and maintain inks, plates, anilox rolls, and substrates according to job tickets and specifications.
• Monitor color consistency, registration, and overall print quality.
• Pull proofs and inspect samples throughout the run.
• Accurately record production data, material usage, and machine settings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper handling of inks/solvents.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; troubleshoot press-related issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Press operation

Quality inspection

Mechanical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Job description

Printing Press Operator (Wide Web Flexographic)

Industry: Flexible Packaging / Poly Film

Permanent full time

$20-$40 per hour

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses designed for poly film substrates.
• Prepare, adjust, and maintain inks, plates, anilox rolls, and substrates in accordance with job tickets and specifications.
• Monitor color consistency, registration, and overall print quality
• Pull proofs and inspect samples throughout the run.
• Accurately record production data, material usage, and machine settings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper handling of inks/solvents.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; troubleshoot press-related issues to minimize downtime.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAOs)

• Knowledge: Flexographic printing processes, ink systems, color theory, and press mechanics.
• Skills: Operation and control of printing presses; quality inspection and control; basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Abilities: Strong attention to detail; manual dexterity; problem-solving ability; capability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 - 6 years of experience operating flexographic presses in flexible packaging or poly film environment.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, specifications, and production schedules.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and proper handling of inks/solvents.
• Computer Savvy
• Troubleshooting printing issues
• Must be fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with poly film substrates.
• Knowledge of color matching systems and ink viscosity adjustments.