Flexographic Press Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Flexographic Press OperatorJob DescriptionThe Flexographic Press Operator sets up, operates, and maintains flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality packaging products that meet customer specifications. This role follows all plant safety procedures, performs accurate make-ready and quality checks, and ensures efficient production with minimal waste while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Report safety concerns or issues promptly to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Perform press make-ready in accordance with Job Ticket and Product Specification documents, ensuring correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used.
• Complete all required quality checks related to product specifications, including visual and functional inspections, and all press-side quality checks.
• Operate the flexographic press to produce product that meets customer specifications while maintaining quality standards, minimizing waste, and maximizing press efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain consistent quality throughout the production run, including critical checks such as copy accuracy, color consistency, registration, and ink adhesion.
• Ensure conformance to all quality requirements and checks outlined in applicable standards, including BRC procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements.
• Complete press make-ready tasks efficiently to support production schedules.
• Perform required equipment maintenance duties to keep presses running reliably.
• Clean plates, cylinders, and ink pans, and lubricate the press as needed.
• Accurately input all required information into the GlobeTek system for material usage and time in a prompt manner.
• Handle materials and products safely, including regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Carry out job tasks that involve frequent walking and the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for press operation and maintenance.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience as a printing press operator or equivalent training.
• Proficiency in operating flexographic or similar printing presses in a production environment.
• Strong machine operation skills with the ability to set up, adjust, and run equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve basic mechanical or process issues on the press.
• Experience in packaging or production environments with an understanding of manufacturing workflows.
• Basic math skills to perform measurements, counts, and material usage calculations accurately.
• Ability to perform and document quality checks, including visual inspection and verification against product specifications.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, walk frequently, and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands to handle, feel, and touch components, and to reach with arms and hands during press operation.
• Capability to climb or balance, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required by press setup and maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication skills to talk and hear clearly in a production environment and report issues promptly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with packaging materials and substrates in a printing environment.
• Familiarity with BRC or similar quality and safety standards in manufacturing.
• Comfort using production tracking or ERP systems such as GlobeTek for recording time and material usage.
• Attention to detail in monitoring copy accuracy, color, registration, and ink adhesion during production runs.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, job tickets, and product specification documents.
• Strong commitment to safety and housekeeping in a manufacturing setting.
• Reliability and punctuality to support straight-shift production schedules.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a straight-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The organization emphasizes a clean, comfortable, and well-organized work environment, reflecting a culture of safety, stability, and respect for employees.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a clean, comfortable, and organized production facility with a controlled, comfortable temperature. Work is performed on and around flexographic printing presses and related equipment, requiring frequent walking and regular standing throughout the shift. The physical environment involves handling materials and products, with regular lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access equipment and perform maintenance. The setting is a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and efficient production, with use of systems such as GlobeTek for tracking material usage and time.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)

Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Neenah,WI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.