Press Operator - Little Chute - 2nd Shift

Heartland Label Printers LLC•Little Chute, WI

11d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains a Mark Andy flexographic printing press to produce label rolls that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. The position supports safe, efficient press operation, print quality throughout production runs, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The role includes preparing presses and materials based on work orders, adjusting operating parameters, inspecting output, managing inks and other materials, performing routine equipment care, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting finishing and shipment preparation. The operator also maintains production and quality records and follows company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and PPE requirements. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to operating machinery, noise, vibration, heat, cold, dust, inks, solvents, and other production-related conditions. The role is physically demanding and involves standing for most of the workday, frequent movement and handling, and lifting or carrying items of varying weights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and production documentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to use measuring devices, gauges, inspection tools, and color-matching equipment.
Understanding of flexographic printing processes and print quality standards.
Basic data entry and production reporting skills.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, adaptability, communication, organization, problem-solving, safety awareness, teamwork, and quality focus.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing most of the workday and lifting and carrying materials; items over 100 pounds are occasionally handled with assistance as required.
Ability to distinguish colors accurately and use near, distance, peripheral, and depth perception vision.
Manual dexterity and sense of touch.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, face shields, and cut-resistant gloves.
Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or an associate degree in Printing Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Prior flexographic printing experience, preferably on Mark Andy presses.
Experience in label, packaging, or converting manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate flexographic printing presses according to work orders and production requirements.
Review job tickets and production orders for quantities, colors, substrates, print sequences, anilox specifications, and customer requirements.
Install and configure printing plates, cylinders, dies, rollers, gauges, feed guides, screens, and other press components.
Load, position, and adjust substrates and materials in press feeding mechanisms.
Set and adjust press speed, temperature, registration, pressure, tension, and ink flow.
Inspect printed products during production for clarity, color consistency, registration accuracy, and compliance with customer specifications.
Identify and correct print defects, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns; reposition plates and adjust equipment as needed to optimize print quality.
Complete quality checks and production documentation accurately.
Mix, blend, test, and adjust inks, coatings, solvents, and other materials; monitor ink viscosity and color consistency.
Replenish and properly handle and store inks and production materials while minimizing waste.
Monitor press and auxiliary equipment performance; perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot mechanical, print quality, and production issues, and report equipment concerns to maintenance personnel when needed.
Operate and monitor auxiliary finishing equipment as required.
Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment or next-stage processing.
Maintain production records, downtime documentation, and material usage reports.
Assist with inventory management and material movement as needed.
Support continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements; wear required PPE and maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.
Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment concerns.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.