Narrow‑Web Flexographic Press Technician

Narrow‑Web Flexographic Press Technician

A day in this role

Your weekend starts before sunrise. At 4:00am, you review the job ticket, proofs, and press instructions, then mount plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, and doctor blades. You thread paper, film, or pressure‑sensitive label stock, dial in registration and impression, set web tension, fine‑tune ink viscosity, and verify drying or curing. Throughout the run you match color, scan barcodes, and watch for defects like dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, or inconsistent color—making precise adjustments to keep quality on spec and downtime low. You record production activity, material usage, waste, quality checks, and any downtime, communicate with Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing, and keep the press area organized. Before clocking out, you perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and help coach Press Helpers as needed.

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar Packaging Group is one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printers. We invest in cutting‑edge equipment, technology, and talent so our customers get innovative, high‑quality labels and packaging. Teamwork, trust, craftsmanship, safety, and win‑win partnerships shape how we work.

What you’ll do

• Set up and run a narrow‑web flexographic press to meet customer specifications, production schedules, and quality and safety standards.
• Verify all details before production: job tickets, artwork, proofs, press notes, materials, and customer specs.
• Install plates, dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and required tooling.
• Load and thread various substrates (paper, film, pressure‑sensitive label stock).
• Establish and hold registration, impression, web tension, color, ink viscosity, and drying/curing parameters.
• Maintain color consistency and make on‑press adjustments throughout each run.
• Conduct in‑process checks for color, registration, copy, barcodes, defects, die‑cut accuracy, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot print issues (dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, inconsistent color).
• Confirm finished goods meet customer requirements and approved standards.
• Minimize waste, setup time, and downtime while meeting output goals.
• Accurately log production, materials, waste, quality results, and downtime.
• Perform routine cleaning, PMs, and basic mechanical adjustments; keep a safe, orderly work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality systems, SOPs, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing; mentor Press Helpers as needed.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands‑on experience operating a flexographic press (narrow‑web strongly preferred).
• Background with Mark Andy 2200 or similar press is a plus.
• Knowledge of flexo plates, anilox rolls, inks, dies, substrates, web tension, registration, and color control.
• Ability to read job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Accurate color perception and a keen eye for minor print defects.
• Detail orientation, quality mindset, and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime or flex hours based on production needs.

Physical demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling materials/tooling.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work near moving equipment, inks, solvents, and noise common to manufacturing.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

Schedule

• Weekend shift: Friday–Saturday 4:00am–5:30pm; Sunday 4:00am–2:30pm
• Overtime as needed based on business and production demands.

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential, when applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork

Equipment you’ll use

• Flexographic Printing Press