Flexographic Press Operator - Nights

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

Night shift Press Operator. Work schedule is Mon/Tues/Wed, Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - rotating shift - 12 hour days. Hours are 6:00 pm - 6:00 am. First week - work 36 hours, second week - work 48 hours. Additional days and hours may be necessary to meet the needs of our customers. $1.00 Shift differential applies.

General Description of Job

Set-up, operate and clean-up flexographic printing and converting presses, producing a product that meets our customers needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Wide Web, Central Impression Drum Flexo experience a must.
• follow ISO SOP’s as trained
• follow daily press schedule
• ensure that all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• colors and registration per specifications within tolerance
• ensure that all components for producing product are at press to ensure job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up
• conscious of waste through operation (time and material)
• good working knowledge of inks and pH./viscosity levels
• output meets customer specification
• product is neatly stacked off press
• good and bad product is clearly marked
• well planned out set-ups and changeovers
• for clean-up ensures that all ink is removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox
• anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells
• all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible
• base rolls kept clean for each job – no tape or debris remaining; gears cleaned as needed

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities

• performs preventative maintenance as needed
• notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, or trouble shooting
• courteous with support help;
• participates in the quality and process improvement process
• willing to help in other areas of the shop as the need arises
• detailed change over with next shift.

Physical Job Demands

Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements

•Must read, understand and speak English language; • Ability to read and understand task at hand (job ticket); • good working knowledge of ink; • able to match colors effectively; • able to operate machinery comfortably; • able to recognize different types of tooling; • good organization skills; • able to work with deadlines; • able to communicate with others professionally; • able to work in a team environment; • good sense of what a quality product is; • able to trouble shoot problems effectively; • forklift trained; • safety conscious.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED; vocational technical education preferred; Minimum 3 years flexo press experience.