Lead Flexographic Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Flexographic Press Operator

Location: Garner, North Carolina

It’s 4:00 pm in Garner and the press bay hums to life. You power up your flexographic press, verify materials, and walk the line—checking every roll destined for Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. You document each step in the Production Traveler, keep your station spotless to prevent hazards, and troubleshoot with calm, logical thinking. When needed, you huddle with fellow operators and management to fine-tune settings and hit the quality mark AWT is known for.

• Operate a flexographic printing press safely and efficiently.
• Complete and maintain the Production Traveler documentation.
• Keep the press and surrounding area clean to prevent hazardous conditions.
• Apply strong attention to detail to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate problems and determine effective solutions.
• Visually inspect each roll for accuracy and to ensure it’s free of defects.
• Collaborate with other press operators and/or management to achieve desired outcomes.

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm–2:00 am. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions serving Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients globally. We employ nearly 650 associates and operate facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, and Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. More information is available at

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays, and paid time off.

If you thrive on precision, quality, and teamwork, this evening shift role puts you at the center of production excellence in Garner.