NW Flexo Pressman

Flexo Press Operator 2nd Shift

A growing label and packaging manufacturer in the Plano, TX area is looking for an experienced Flexo Press Operator to join its 2nd shift production team.

This is a hands-on press position responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and adjusting flexographic printing equipment used to produce pressure-sensitive labels and related printed products. We're looking for someone who understands flexo printing fundamentals, takes pride in print quality, and can troubleshoot issues involving color, registration, impression, ink, and overall press performance.

For the right operator, this is an opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation with training, benefits, and room to continue developing your printing career.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses to produce labels and related printed products.
• Review job tickets, specifications, artwork requirements, and production instructions before starting jobs.
• Install print cylinders, plates, dies, tooling, and other components required for each job.
• Load and properly align label stock and other substrates.
• Set up ink systems, including ink pans, screens, pumps, and prescribed inks.
• Set press speed, web alignment, impression, registration, and other operating parameters.
• Bring print cylinders into proper registration and run approval samples before full production.
• Inspect printed samples for print-to-print and print-to-die registration.
• Identify defects including missing impression, ink starvation, registration problems, color variation, and other print-quality issues.
• Make press adjustments as needed to maintain quality throughout the production run.
• Mix and adjust inks to achieve required colors and maintain proper viscosity.
• Monitor color, registration, impression, die cutting, and overall finished-product quality.
• Perform changeovers efficiently while minimizing downtime and material waste.
• Troubleshoot printing, mechanical, ink, substrate, and quality issues during production.
• Clean plates, print cylinders, dies, ink systems, and press components between jobs.
• Perform required daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Follow established safety procedures and production standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized press area and meet housekeeping expectations.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and adjusting flexographic printing equipment.
• Understanding of flexographic printing fundamentals, including impression, registration, ink, color, and web handling.
• Ability to identify print defects and make appropriate press adjustments.
• Experience completing press setups and job changeovers.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production problems.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and production instructions.
• Ability to accurately use rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
• Basic math skills involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with production, quality, and other team members.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to distinguish colors and visually inspect fine print and registration details.

Preferred Background

• Previous narrow-web flexographic printing experience.
• Pressure-sensitive label manufacturing experience.
• Experience producing labels or packaging for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical, or consumer-product applications.
• Experience working in a quality-focused production environment.
• Strong ink-mixing and color-matching skills.
• Experience troubleshooting print registration and die-cutting issues.
• Experience working with tight tolerances and detailed customer specifications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: [Confirm]
• 2nd shift differential: [Confirm]
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability options
• Supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• On-the-job training and continued skills development
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing manufacturing organization
• Performance-based wage growth

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

If you're already running flexo presses and want an opportunity where your printing skills are valued, this position offers steady work, a strong benefits package, continued training, and room to grow. You'll be producing a variety of label products while developing your skills in press setup, color, registration, troubleshooting, and overall print quality.

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the company, equipment, schedule, and operation will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.

Next Step

If you have flexographic printing experience and are interested in a 2nd shift opportunity in Plano, TX, apply today for a confidential conversation.

All candidate inquiries will be handled confidentially.