Flexographic Press Operator

Job Description

Join our production team at Avery Dennison as a Flexographic Press Operator! In this role, you will take ownership of your machinery, set up and run flexographic printing presses, and perform hands-on troubleshooting to ensure zero-defect production. If you are a mechanically inclined problem-solver who values quality, teamwork, and accountability, we want to connect with you!

What You’ll Do

• Machine Operation & Setup: Prepare cylinders, mount plates, adjust ink fountains/rollers, and perform precise setups for high-quality production runs.

• Quality Assurance: Interpret order specifications and use overlay gauges or shop scales to maintain close tolerances and strict quality standards.

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate equipment abnormalities down to the root cause and perform proactive preventative maintenance.

• Safety & SOP Adherence: Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ISO 9001 work instructions, and safety guidelines.

• Teamwork & Data Entry: Partner across departments to achieve site goals and accurately report finished production in plant software.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ years of printing press operation experience (flexographic machinery preferred).

• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a root-cause troubleshooting mindset.

• Basic math skills and comfort learning PC software for production reporting.

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift up to 40 lbs., and maneuver materials using plant lift aids or hand trucks.

Additional information

Physical Requirements:

• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time.
• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift.
• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.

Important Note:

• Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.
• Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.
• Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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