Flexographic Press Operator

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS) was formed in 2021 by integrating several award-winning converters with decades of industry experience. Built on an entrepreneurial foundation, each legacy company began with a single press and a commitment to providing the personal service of a small business. As one unified organization, PLPS combines agility and speed with the resources and capabilities of a larger manufacturing network. Based in the Northeast, PLPS operates six manufacturing locations and 41 presses across flexographic, digital, and specialty platforms. The company serves diverse markets, including Healthcare, Wellness, Beauty & Personal Care, Household, Food & Beverage, and Aerospace.

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining Lombardi flexographic printing equipment to produce high-quality printed products according to customer specifications and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Nilpeter flexographic printing presses.
• Review job tickets, artwork, specifications, and production requirements before starting each job.
• Install printing plates, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, substrates, and tooling as required.
• Set web tension, registration, impression, ink density, and other press parameters.
• Perform press make-ready and minimize setup time and material waste.
• Maintain accurate color and print registration throughout production runs.
• Inspect finished product for defects such as color variation, misregistration, dirty print, streaking, or other quality issues.
• Make press adjustments during production to maintain quality and productivity.
• Perform roll changes, splicing, and material handling.
• Operate inline equipment when applicable, including die-cutting, cold foil, hot foil, lamination, varnishing/coating, and UV curing systems.
• Complete required production, quality, material usage, and waste documentation.
• Troubleshoot printing and mechanical problems and communicate larger maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Clean printing units, anilox rolls, plates, ink systems, and other press components.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.

Qualifications:

• Previous flexographic or narrow-web press experience is preferred, particularly experience with Lombardi presses.
• Understanding of flexographic printing, color control, registration, web handling, die-cutting, and basic press troubleshooting.
• Ability to use measuring and quality-control equipment
• Ability to read job specifications
• Ability to lift 50lbs