Flexo Press Operator

Flexo Press Operator Summary: Summit Graphics, located in Pilot Point Texas, is a leader in the Packaging, Label and Signs printing industry. We produce high-quality custom printed products for the Business to Consumer space. Our business is growing and we are hiring qualified skilled technicians to join the Summit Graphics team. As a Flexographic Press Operator, the candidate will run the flexographic printing press—the machine that produces labels, packaging, and other printed materials on rolls of paper, film, or other substrate. Candidate will be responsible for setting up the press, running the press, controlling color and registration, solving mechanical/print problems in real time, and ensuring the final product meets exact customer specifications on time.‍ Responsibilities: Complete press setup and changeovers for multi‑color flexographic presses, including mounting plates, cylinders, dies, and anilox rolls. Mix, manage, and match inks (water‑based or solvent‑based), adjusting viscosity, pH, and color to meet PMS or customer standards. Load and manage substrates (paper, film, plastic), ensuring proper tension, alignment, and feed. Operate the press at production speed while monitoring for defects like halos, dot gain, smudging, or registration shifts. Perform continuous quality checks using tools such as spectrophotometers, densitometers, and magnifiers to verify color accuracy and clarity. Must perform visual inspections to ensure product meets/exceeds customer specifications Troubleshoot mechanical and print issues—ink flow, web handling, tension, die‑cut alignment, drying, and more—to minimize downtime and waste. Maintain the press through cleaning, lubrication, and routine preventative maintenance. Document production including materials used, time, settings, and quality notes. Ensure safety compliance with chemical handling, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures. Follow the production schedule and meet customer deadlines Train others on aspects of equipment, process, and safety Maintain accurate inventory counts Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on Flexographic Press, Comco Commander and Mark Andy experience preferred Minimum 1 year of experience on Power Industrial equipment such as fork truck, clamp truck, and power jack experience Requirements: Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills Ability to read standard and metric tape measures Experience operating production equipment Ability to work as part of team Attention to detail Excellent communication skills including reading, following written and verbal instructions Good attendance is expected. Candidate must work schedule and overtime when necessary Maintains a clean environment Good hygiene habits Must follow safety procedures including wearing PPE. Education: High School Diploma or GED Physical Expectations: Ability to stand for up to 8 hours. Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lift/ carry more than 50 lbs. Have moderate manual dexterity. ‍Work Environment: All work is performed in an indoor, climate and temperature controlled, packaging facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of 2 years of Flexographic Press? Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Can you reliably get to our facility for your scheduled shifts? Work Location: In person