Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Press Operator

Job Description

Description:

If you have experience operating printing presses and are looking for a long‑term manufacturing opportunity, this is a great position for you!

A company is seeking Press Operators to set up, operate, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses while producing high‑quality printed materials that meet customer and production specifications. This role involves preparing inks, mounting plates, monitoring print quality, performing machine cleanups, and maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

Skills:

Flexographic Printing / Press Operation / Press Setup / Ink Mixing & Preparation / Plate Mounting / Machine Troubleshooting / Quality Inspection / Production Manufacturing / Solvent‑Based Inks / Material Handling

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Location:

Add city and I'll plug it in.

Pay / Shift:

Up to $32/hr (Based off experience)

Training Schedule:

• Day Shift Training Required (Minimum 2 Months)

Regular Schedule:

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• 2‑2‑3 Schedule

• Every Other Weekend Required

Apply right now and expect a call/text from Justin with Aerotek!

jholliday @aerotek.com

• Positions with this company will be filled quickly!

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a flexographic press operator responsible for running multi-color print presses.
• Experience with solvent-based ink systems is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Allied Gear Flexo-Master 16" narrow web presses with up to 8-color flexo printing.
• Experience with Aqua Flex 2558 LX and CMR 650 mid-web presses with up to 25" web widths.
• Exposure to Millennium series custom presses with 25–41" web widths, 3-color flexo, inline die cutting, and slitting.
• Experience with UTECO OPAL 1000 presses with up to 39" web widths, 8-color flexo CI press, center winder or surface winder, die cutting, and slitting.
• Familiarity with plate mounting processes, color matching, and label printing software.
• Comfort working around moving equipment, climbing on and off machinery, and using stairs as needed.
• Ability to obtain or maintain any required certifications for operating plant machinery, as applicable.
• Experience working in environments with high noise levels, airborne dust, and hot or humid conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a global flexible packaging organization that combines comprehensive product offerings with creative, award-winning innovation. You will be part of a culture guided by core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement, where collaboration and continuous improvement are highly valued. The company offers competitive pay, robust health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group term life and AD&D coverage, voluntary supplemental term life, and short-term and long-term disability options. You can build your future with a 401(k) plan, enjoy paid vacation and holiday pay, and benefit from a supportive environment that recognizes contributions at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment with potential safety and health hazards typical of an industrial setting. You will regularly work around moving mechanical equipment and may need to get on and off machinery and use stairs. The environment may include non-toxic or nuisance chemical smells, airborne dust, high noise levels, and hot or humid conditions. Hearing protection, safety shoes, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment are required in manufacturing areas. The position also involves routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines for documentation and communication. Work is performed on a night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation, with one week at 36 hours and the next at 48 hours, including every other weekend. Initial training takes place on day shift for at least one month to ensure thorough onboarding and skill development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.