Flexographic Press Operator

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Press Operator is responsible for the operation of a Flexographic press to produce and convert various raw materials into finished printed products. The Press Operator is responsible for meeting customer requirements while conforming to company standards for quality and job parameters. In this role, you will work 2nd Shift, 6PM-6AM, MTW, 6PM-12AM, Thurs.

►   Key Areas of Responsibility

• Repositions printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, hand wheels, or hand tools.

• Inspects and examines printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects using specific test methods and equipment.

• Examines job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences. 

• Selects and install printing plates, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications. 

• Monitors the printing processes of presses in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions; make any necessary adjustments. 

• Operates equipment at required speed to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.

• Loads, positions, and adjusts unprinted materials on equipment. 

• Pours ink and other materials into reservoirs of printing units, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity. 

• Maintains, or adjusts equipment using proper preventive maintenance techniques. 

• Blends and tests inks and varnishes according to types of material being printed and work order specifications. 

• Cleans and lubricates presses and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, and rags. 

• Removes printed materials from presses and transports them to storage or finishing areas. 

• Ensures the work conducted within the production area is performed in a safe and efficient manner. 

• Ensures adherence to all quality control processes and procedures and actively supports the company’s internal audit program. 

• Maintains daily time and materials usage reports by entering information into the computer management system. 

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

►   Key Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in printing preferred. 

• High school diploma / GED / or equivalent preferred. 

• Candidate should possess basic mathematical skills. 

• Candidate should possess a strong work ethic, time management and troubleshooting skills, a positive attitude, and be detail oriented. 

• Individual must be able to monitor processes, materials and equipment, as well as judge quality through inspection of characteristics. 

• Individual must be able to work independently with minimal guidance required. This implies good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.

• Individual must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, maintaining flexibility, objectivity and a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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.

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 NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.