Printing Press Operator (Flexo) 2nd Shift

SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $2,000.00!

We're searching for a skilled Flexographic Printing Press Operator to join our team! If you're passionate about print and have a knack for operating complex machinery, this is your chance to shine. We want a self-motivated Flexo Press Operator at our Sun Prairie facility, minutes from Madison, WI.

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining flexographic printing equipment to produce high-quality printed products according to customer specifications and production requirements. The Press Operator monitors print quality throughout the production process, makes necessary adjustments, troubleshoots equipment issues, and ensures jobs are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.

With Printing industry experience comes a higher pay rate offer! 

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)
• 2nd Shift: 4-10/hour work days: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am (30-minute unpaid break)  $1.50/hour shift premium

 WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses according to job specifications, production orders, and approved samples.
• Review job tickets, specifications, artwork, and samples before beginning production to ensure all requirements are understood.
• Install and properly position printing plates, cylinders, rolls, inks, and other required press components.
• Set and adjust registration, impression, ink levels, tension, speed, and other press settings as necessary.
• Perform startup inspections and obtain required approval or sign-off before beginning full production.
• Continuously monitor print quality throughout the run, including color, registration, print clarity, placement, and overall appearance.
• Compare finished product to approved samples and job specifications to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Identify print defects or production problems and make appropriate press adjustments to correct them.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of press equipment.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area and ensure tools, materials, inks, and supplies are properly stored.
• Follow established procedures for handling inks, solvents, chemicals, and other printing materials.
• Meet established production, quality, and efficiency expectations.
• Communicate job status, equipment issues, quality concerns, and other relevant information to supervisors and employees on subsequent shifts.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including required personal protective equipment and machine safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Western States Envelope and Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its clients, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging that meet and exceed expectations. Our machines can create envelopes from 1”x1" to 22”x27" in a variety of styles. Plus, we have over 100 million envelopes in inventory ready to ship immediately. Since opening for business in 1908, we have remained focused on our customers and employees. Goals, daily targets, invaluable employee input, and continuous improvement have made us one of the largest envelope companies in the United States!