Label Converting Flexographic Press Operator

Label Converting Flexographic Press Operator Is this you? • Do you enjoy turning detailed job tickets into flawless, repeatable runs on a narrow‑web press? • Can you spot color drift, plate bounce, or a registration shift before anyone else sees it? • Are you excited by clean setups, minimal waste, and on‑time delivery? Join Inovar Packaging Group We’re a premier flexographic and digital printer serving brands across North America. We invest in advanced equipment and great people, and we operate on trust, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and craftsmanship. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive compensation • Shift differential where applicable • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision • Company‑paid and voluntary life insurance • Short‑ and long‑term disability • 401(k) with a strong company match • Paid time off and holidays • Career growth and advancement pathways • A collaborative environment that prizes safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork What You’ll Do • Set up and operate a narrow‑web flexographic press to meet job specs and production targets. • Review job tickets, proofs, artwork, materials, and instructions prior to production. • Install plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, and inks; verify tooling readiness. • Load substrates—paper, films, and pressure‑sensitive stocks—and thread the web accurately. • Control registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying/curing parameters. • Perform precise color matching and make live press adjustments to maintain stable quality. • Conduct in‑process inspections for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die‑cut accuracy, and appearance. • Troubleshoot common issues: dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, inconsistent color. • Verify finished product meets customer requirements and approved standards. • Reduce waste, setup time, downtime, and material loss while achieving production goals. • Accurately record production data, material usage, waste, QC checks, and downtime. • Clean the press, perform preventive maintenance, and complete basic mechanical adjustments. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow SOPs, quality systems, and company policies. • Communicate proactively with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing. • Train and assist Press Helpers and support peers as needed; take on additional tasks as assigned. What You’ll Need • High school diploma or GED. • Flexographic press operation experience preferred; Mark Andy 2200 or similar experience is a plus. • Knowledge of flexo plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web handling, registration, and color control. • Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation. • Mechanical aptitude; strong troubleshooting and color‑discrimination skills. • Exceptional attention to detail; quality‑first mindset; collaborative and self‑directed work style. • Availability for overtime or flexible hours as production requires. Physical Requirements • Standing and walking for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling of materials/tooling. • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. • Comfort working around moving equipment, inks, solvents, and noise with appropriate PPE. Tools & Technologies • Flexographic Printing Press • Mark Andy • Flexo