Add Roll Operator Lead - Label Printing
About The Position
Direct and monitor press crews, ensuring efficient workflow and meeting production targets and deadlines. Set up, adjust, and operate high-speed roll printing presses (flexo, gravure, etc.), mounting plates, loading stock, filling inks, and configuring automated systems. Pull samples, inspect for color, registration, density, and imperfections, making real-time adjustments to meet quality standards. Diagnose and resolve mechanical or quality issues; perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, oiling, and minor repairs. Manage job tracking, input settings, maintain production logs, and prepare for upcoming orders. Train new operators on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols. Enforce safety protocols, participate in safety meetings, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a press operator, ideally with leadership or team lead responsibilities in a roll printing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read rulers/gauges, understand digital file prep, and operate printing software.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and ability to work under pressure.
- High school diploma/GED; vocational training in graphics or printing is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor press crews
- Set up, adjust, and operate high-speed roll printing presses
- Pull samples, inspect for color, registration, density, and imperfections
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical or quality issues
- Manage job tracking, input settings, maintain production logs
- Train new operators on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols
- Enforce safety protocols, participate in safety meetings
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- tuition assistance
- maternity leave
- adoption assistance
- employer/partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
