Flexo/Label Press Operator

The Flexo / Label Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining our narrow-web flexographic label presses to produce high-quality printed labels. You will run both a 7-color Mark Andy and a 2-color Mark Andy digital hybrid, with inline rotary die cutting and lamination. This is a hands-on production role that requires strong attention to detail, print quality awareness, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This position is located at Patriot Print Fulfillment in Arlington, TX.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

Equipment You Will Operate

• 7-color Mark Andy
• 2-color Mark Andy Digital Hybrid
• Inline Rotary Die Cutting and Lamination
• Offline Auto Turret Rewinders
• Offline Slitters
• Plate Setter

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate label presses for each production run: plate mounting, anilox roller installation, ink loading, and die setup.
• Monitor print quality throughout each run, checking register, color strength, pressure, drying, and web tension, and making adjustments as needed.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions to maintain maximum quality output and minimize waste.
• Execute finishing operations: inline rotary die cutting, lamination, slitting, and waste stripping.
• Complete all required job travelers, shift logs, and production paperwork accurately.
• Communicate job status and handoff information clearly with other operators and the production team.
• Perform general press maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, and basic upkeep.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with company safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience operating a flexographic label press (narrow-web experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to set up a press from scratch: plate mounting, anilox selection, ink loading, die installation.
• Strong eye for print quality: color, register, sharpness, and consistency.
• Comfortable reading and following job travelers and production specs.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on a production floor.

Preferred Skills

• Mark Andy press experience (any model).
• Experience with digital hybrid press workflows.
• Familiarity with pressure-sensitive label stock and various substrates.
• Experience with UV or water-based flexo inks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for press maintenance and minor troubleshooting.

Luxor Staffing offers a corporate staffing experience, yet we provide the hands-on service normally expected only from a small, locally-owned firm. Established in 1999, Luxor now has 25 offices in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. We are high-volume experts, specializing in staffing shifts of 300 or more employees, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our management team brings well over a century of combined staffing industry expertise to the table—you can be assured that whatever your needs, we have done it before and we do it the best. Luxor's leadership team stands on a legacy of delivering effective solutions. No matter what staffing obstacles you face, we offer the leverage you need to run and grow your business.