Label & Flexible Packaging Flexo Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Advance print craftsmanship with AWT

Join AWT, where we help the world’s Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology companies launch and scale products through high-performance labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting. Nearly 650 colleagues support customers from sites in Minneapolis, MN (HQ), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, and Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. Discover more at

Mission

Own the press. From make-ready to final pallet, you’ll set up, operate, and thoroughly clean flexographic printing and converting equipment to sustain impeccable quality, safety, and reliability.

Schedule & pay

2nd shift: Wednesday–Friday, 12-hour shifts (4:20 pm–4:40 am). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40. A $1.00 shift differential applies. Additional days/hours may be scheduled to meet customer needs.

How you’ll contribute

• Execute daily press plan and adhere to ISO SOPs.
• Complete accurate job paperwork and traceability records.
• Hit color/registration targets within tolerance; match colors confidently.
• Pre-stage materials, tooling, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Drive waste reduction and deliver output that meets customer specifications.
• Manage inks, including pH and viscosity adjustments, for optimal print results.
• Neatly stack finished rolls/sheets; clearly tag conforming vs. nonconforming product.
• Plan and execute efficient set-ups and changeovers.
• Deep-clean: remove ink from doctor roll/anilox shafts; prevent anilox cell plugging; clean press and surrounding area.
• Keep base rolls free of tape/debris; clean gears as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance; alert supervision to any product or process issues.
• Collaborate respectfully with support teams; drive quality and process improvements.
• Assist other departments when needed; provide thorough shift handoffs.

What it takes

• Stand for long stretches and lift 50+ lbs. without restriction.
• Read, understand, and speak English; interpret job tickets accurately.
• Comfortable operating machinery; recognize and handle various tooling.
• Organized, deadline-driven communicator with a keen eye for quality.
• Troubleshoot effectively; team-oriented and safety minded.
• Forklift trained.

Background

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical training preferred.
• At least 3 years of flexographic press experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary supplemental insurance; HSA; 401(k) with company match; holidays; and paid time off.

Proficiencies

• flexographic printing
• narrow web printing

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Flexographic Printing Press

About the scope

The responsibilities described here may change over time to support our customers and business priorities, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration.AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.