Flexo Operator

Precision Printing That Powers Packaging! Step into a hands-on role where precision meets production. As a Flexographic Press Operator , you'll operate and maintain press equipment to deliver high-quality results from start to finish. This is an on-site role located in Joppa, MD , and perfect for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment and seeing the impact of their work in real time. Your tasks Read job orders and mount specified flexographic plates and printing dies onto cylinders; install and secure assemblies in the appropriate press station Fill ink pans with the required inks and mix colors to meet job specifications Load paper or plastic rolls onto the press, secure in feed position, and splice rolls to existing material as needed Set and regulate roll tension and feed; start press and adjust speed, pressure, and plate alignment for optimal performance Engage ink rolls and adjust cylinder positioning to ensure accurate multi-color registration without smearing or overlap Inspect printed samples for quality, identifying issues such as blurred or off-center impressions Install rotary cutting dies manually or with a portable lift Record daily production data in the printing management system Your profile 2+ years of flexographic printing (flexo) experience required; strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience operating Mark Andy presses Proven background in printing/press operations, including mounting plates, installing cylinders, and setting up print stations Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain press equipment Experience with ink systems, including mixing inks to achieve desired colors and managing ink pans Ability to set up and run press operations (tension, speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure high-quality output Skilled in quality inspection, identifying defects such as off-center or blurred impressions, and making necessary adjustments Experience handling roll-fed materials (paper/plastic), including loading, splicing, and feeding rolls into the press Familiarity with installing and adjusting rotary cutting dies (manual and lift-assisted) Ability to register multi-color print Comfortable recording production data in a printing management system Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to safety and quality standards Application Question(s): Do you have any experience with Mark Andy Press? What types of presses have you operated (flexo, offset, digital), and were they web or sheet-fed? What are your salary expectations? Ability to

Commute:

Joppa, MD 21085 (Required)

Work Location:

In person Flexo Operator 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Joppa, MD 21085 Full-time Bizerba 165 reviews Full-time Precision Printing That Powers Packaging! Step into a hands-on role where precision meets production. As a Flexographic Press Operator , you'll operate and maintain press equipment to deliver high-quality results from start to finish. This is an on-site role located in Joppa, MD , and perfect for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment and seeing the impact of their work in real time. Your tasks Read job orders and mount specified flexographic plates and printing dies onto cylinders; install and secure assemblies in the appropriate press station Fill ink pans with the required inks and mix colors to meet job specifications Load paper or plastic rolls onto the press, secure in feed position, and splice rolls to existing material as needed Set and regulate roll tension and feed; start press and adjust speed, pressure, and plate alignment for optimal performance Engage ink rolls and adjust cylinder positioning to ensure accurate multi-color registration without smearing or overlap Inspect printed samples for quality, identifying issues such as blurred or off-center impressions Install rotary cutting dies manually or with a portable lift Record daily production data in the printing management system Your profile 2+ years of flexographic printing (flexo) experience required; strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience operating Mark Andy presses Proven background in printing/press operations, including mounting plates, installing cylinders, and setting up print stations Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain press equipment Experience with ink systems, including mixing inks to achieve desired colors and managing ink pans Ability to set up and run press operations (tension, speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure high-quality output Skilled in quality inspection, identifying defects such as off-center or blurred impressions, and making necessary adjustments Experience handling roll-fed materials (paper/plastic), including loading, splicing, and feeding rolls into the press Familiarity with installing and adjusting rotary cutting dies (manual and lift-assisted) Ability to register multi-color print Comfortable recording production data in a printing management system Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to safety and quality standards Application Question(s): Do you have any experience with Mark Andy Press? What types of presses have you operated (flexo, offset, digital), and were they web or sheet-fed? What are your salary expectations? Ability to

Commute:

Joppa, MD 21085 (Required)

Work Location:

In person