PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

Smyth Companies; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth Companies is looking for a talented Flexographic Press Operator for its Wilmington facility. This full-time role involves setting up and operating presses to produce high-quality labels, while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and previous experience in printing, particularly flexographic processes.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

PTO and paid holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Two or more years in printing; flexographic experience highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think through mechanical aspects of equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Efficient setup and operation of the flexographic press.
• Support and contribute to an innovative culture.
• Collectively ensuring the press is stocked with necessary materials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

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Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to everyday moments, you get the opportunity to make a difference. Come take the next step in growing your career with us!

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Press Operations team as a Flexographic Press Operator supporting our Wilmington facility. Every day we bring our customers’ labels and packaging to life, creating a customer experience that is second to none, and enabling them to stand out over the competition. Imagine walking through stores and seeing our labels on your favorite products and brands!

Shift Available: 6:00am - 4:05pm, Monday-Thursday; and 3:55pm – 2:00am, Monday-Thursday – Shift Differential offered for 2nd shift!

Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more

Compensation is based on the skills and experiences brought to Smyth

Key Responsibilities For Flexographic Press Operator Include

• Efficient setup and operation of a flexographic press, focusing on meeting specifications in product quality, safety, and effective management of material and product waste
• Working with a team, collectively ensuring the press is stocked with all necessary materials that enable focus on the art of producing the labels
• Leadership in areas of Lean Manufacturing, KAIZEN, ISO quality systems, innovation, and current systems technology
• Support and contribute to an innovative culture, striving to create and develop new products for our customers
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Ability to think through mechanical aspects of equipment operations and decision-making
• Manage time effectively on multiple long- and short-term projects, meeting all related deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a diverse group/variety of people and personalities
• High levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquires and needs of individuals, both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of people inside and outside the organization
  
  

Education, Skills, And Experience

• Required: High School degree or equivalent
• Required: Two or more years in printing; flexographic experience highly preferred, will consider wide web or offset experience
• Required: Mechanical aptitude
• Preferred: Experience with Lean Manufacturing and ISO quality systems
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Design, and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Printing Services

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