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Flexo Operator
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A Printing Press Operator operates a printing press to create print materials like books, newspapers, and magazines.
$39,757 / year median in Texas
-4% projected decline
Job Description
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Between $25.00 and
$35.00
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Harris County $12.89 - $21.27 Per hour Flexo Operator
(Confidential)
Occupation:
Printing Press Operators
Location:
Houston, TX - 77058
Job Type:
Contract, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift
Posted:
08/27/2026
Positions available: 3
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/30/2026
Expires:
09/26/2026
Job #: 17061952
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Experience
1 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Contract Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Flexible Shift Public Transit
Available Help for . Flexo Press operator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location:
Plano, TX 75047
Shift:
2pm-12:30am
Pay:
$20-$35/ hour
Start:
ASAP Responsibilities:
Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 5 years flexographic narrow web press experience preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk between multiple machines.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.