Flexographic Press 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 Your advantages at Bizerba Vacation and Holidays Time off Model I Holiday Schedule At Bizerba it is important to us that your work-life balance is not neglected. That's why we offer you flexible working hours so that you can organize your private life according to your individual needs. Paid time off (PTO) is available as a company benefit to all full-time employees. PTO can be used for any time off that an employee needs throughout the year including. leisure, personal, sick, etc. The Company also provides 8 paid holidays each year for all Full Time Employees. Retirement Plan 401K Plan I ADP Full time, regular employees who have completed "two months of continuous service" are eligible to participate in Bizerba 401(k) plan. Bizerba matches 100% up to 3% of your contribution and will give you an extra 0.5% for contributing at least 4%. Medical, Dental, Vision United Healthcare I Health, Dental and Vision United Healthcare is our insurance provider. We offer 3 tiers of Medical benefits, Dental HMO and PPO, and Vision benefits. Equitable Disability Leaves I EAP Bizerba provides Short-Term and Long-Term Disability to all eligible employees. These benefits are provided by Bizerba at no cost to you. The EAP is a confidential service, free of charge to you and your family and designed to help with personal, job and family concerns. Five face to face counseling sessions are available through the EAP for personal difficulties such as: Stress, Anxiety, Depression; Life Transitions; Divorce/Separation; Grief & Loss; etc. About Bizerba Although Bizerba did not invent the weight, we have definitely paved the way for modern weighing technology. Since 1866, our name•like no other•has stood for efficient weighing, slicing and labeling solutions.

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