Narrow‑Web Flexo Press Technician
Imagine starting your shift with a review of a new craft beverage label, dialing in color to perfection, and finishing the day with pallets of flawless, on‑brand labels headed to customers. That’s a typical day for a Narrow‑Web Flexo Press Technician at Inovar Packaging Group.
About Inovar Packaging Group
We’re a leading North American provider of flexographic and digital label and packaging solutions. Our promise is simple: invest in advanced technology and talented people so customers get innovative, reliable results—and employees build rewarding careers. Our culture centers on teamwork, safety, craftsmanship, and win‑win partnerships.
Your Day, At a Glance
- Kick off by reviewing job tickets, artwork, proofs, press instructions, materials, and customer specs to plan your run.
- Mount printing plates; set up dies, cylinders, anilox rolls, doctor blades, inks, and all required tooling.
- Load and web substrates—paper, film, pressure‑sensitive stocks—through the press with precision.
- Tune registration, impression, web tension, ink viscosity, color, and drying/curing for an optimal start.
- Color‑match to standards, then make live adjustments to hold target color and sharp registration.
- Run in‑process checks: color, copy, barcodes, die‑cut quality, registration, and overall appearance.
- Troubleshoot issues such as dirty print, pinholing, plate bounce, registration variation, ink buildup, web breaks, or color drift—and fix them fast.
- Confirm finished product meets customer requirements and approved quality criteria before sign‑off.
- Document production, materials used, waste, quality checks, and downtime with accuracy.
- Keep the press clean, perform routine preventive maintenance, and make basic mechanical adjustments.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Prepress, Ink, Maintenance, and Finishing to keep work flowing.
- Share your know‑how by training Press Helpers and supporting teammates as needed.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED.
- Hands‑on flexographic press operation experience strongly preferred; experience on a Mark Andy 2200 or similar narrow‑web press is a plus.
- Working knowledge of flexo plates, anilox selection, inks, dies, substrates, web handling, registration, and color control.
- Comfort reading job tickets, proofs, specifications, measurements, and production documentation.
- Mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills with a keen eye for color and small print defects.
- Detail‑oriented, quality‑driven, and able to work independently while being a strong team contributor.
- Willingness to work overtime or adjust hours based on production needs.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Stand and walk for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and manual handling of materials and tooling.
- Lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Operate around moving equipment, inks, solvents, noise, and typical manufacturing conditions while wearing required PPE.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential, when applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company‑paid and voluntary life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- A collaborative culture built on safety, quality, craftsmanship, and teamwork
Equipment and Technologies You’ll Use
- Flexographic Printing Press
- Mark Andy
- Flexo