Printer Operator/Die Mounter - 3rd Shift

Hood Container Corporation; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Paid training and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation seeks a Digital Press Operator for the Jamestown, NC facility. The role focuses on mounting plates and dies, ensuring precise alignment, and maintaining high-quality print output on the BWP Flexpro.

The candidate should have at least 1 year operating digital printing systems, strong organizational and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position is a full-time third shift with potential overtime and weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating digital printing systems or equivalent
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with precision
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Mount printing plates and cutting dies with precision
• Ensure alignment using grid lines and registration marks
• Review job specifications to select dies, inks and plates
• Inspect dies and plates for defects and perform initial proof checks
• Maintain and store plates and dies for future use
• Operate and maintain the BWP Flexpro to meet quality standards
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and perform routine maintenance
• Ensure color accuracy and match customer specifications
• Coordinate raw materials and manage inventory to keep production running smoothly
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace in compliance with safety regulations

Skills

Digital press operations

Excellent computer skills

Team player

Strong communication

Tools

BWP Flexpro

Job description

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Full-time Regular Jamestown, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3304

Salary: $27.50 Annually

A re you a skilled DigitalPress Operator ready to take on a new challenge? Hood Container Corporation is looking for a talented individual like you to join our growing team inJamestown, NC. If you have a passion for producing high-quality work and want to be part of a company that values expertise and teamwork, this is a great opportunity to join our team!

Immediate Opening on 3rdShift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am) - Weekends and overtime may be required and is mandatory

What You'll Do

• Die Mounter - This role will be your primary role.
  • Mounting Printing Plates and Cutting Dies: They position and secure flexible printing plates (flexo plates) and steel-rule cutting dies onto cylinders, carriers, or mounting blankets.
  • Ensuring Precision Alignment: They use precision alignment tools, grid lines, and registration marks to ensure the graphics and cuts line up perfectly. Even a millimeter of misalignment can ruin a production run.
  • Reviewing Job Specifications: They read production orders, blueprints, and structural designs to select the correct dies, inks, and plates for each specific run.
  • Quality Control: They inspect dies and plates for damage, wear, or defects before sending them to the production line. They often run initial test proofs to check for accuracy.
  • Maintenance and Storage: After a job is completed, they clean the plates and dies, perform minor repairs (like replacing worn rubber matrix or damaged steel rules), and systematically store them in a library for future use.
• Secondary Role
  • Operating and maintaining the BWP Flexpro to produce exceptional products
  • Troubleshooting minor machine issues and performing routine maintenance.
  • Ensuring color accuracy and matching customer specifications on every job.
  • Coordinating raw materials and managing inventory to keep production running smoothly.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean workspace while adhering to all safety regulations.

What You'll Bring

• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with precision.
• At least 1 year of experience operating digital printing systems, with a strong understanding of various printing technologies preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!

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