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Job Title: Flexo Press Operator – Narrow Web Labels
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Schedule: [Confirm shift/hours]
Compensation: Approximately $30–$38/hour [Confirm client-approved range], based on experience
A well-established printing and packaging manufacturer in the Mukilteo, Washington area is looking for an experienced Flexo Press Operator to join its production team. This is a confidential search for someone with hands-on narrow-web flexographic printing experience who can independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain consistent print quality throughout a production run.
Candidates with experience running Mark Andy or similar narrow-web flexographic equipment in pressure-sensitive labels, food and beverage labels, or related applications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Set up and operate narrow-web flexographic printing presses for label and packaging production
Complete press setups, job changeovers, plate changes, anilox changes, and material changes
Set impression, registration, web tension, and other press controls to meet job specifications
Monitor color, registration, print quality, and overall production standards throughout each run
Perform color checks and make adjustments at the press as needed
Work with pressure-sensitive label stocks and other applicable substrates
Read and follow job tickets, production specifications, and customer requirements
Troubleshoot print defects, registration issues, ink problems, web handling issues, and other press-related problems
Perform routine quality inspections and document production information accurately
Minimize setup time, waste, and downtime while maintaining quality expectations
Communicate material, ink, tooling, or equipment issues to the appropriate team members
Perform basic press maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized
Follow plant safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and established production practices
Work closely with quality, prepress, maintenance, and production leadership to keep jobs moving efficiently
Previous experience operating a narrow-web flexographic printing press
Hands-on experience independently setting up and running production jobs
Strong understanding of flexographic print quality, registration, impression, and color
Experience troubleshooting common flexographic printing and web-handling problems
Ability to perform press changeovers and adjustments without constant supervision
Experience working in a production-focused printing or packaging environment
Ability to read job specifications and maintain accurate production documentation
Strong attention to quality, safety, and waste reduction
Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a production team
3+ years of narrow-web flexographic printing experience
Pressure-sensitive label printing experience
Food and beverage label or packaging experience
Experience with multi-color process and spot-color work
Familiarity with water-based and/or UV ink systems [Confirm]
Experience working in a quality-driven label manufacturing environment
Experience with one or more of the following is especially relevant:
Mark Andy narrow-web flexographic presses
Mark Andy 2200 or comparable equipment
Multi-color narrow-web flexographic presses
Pressure-sensitive label converting equipment
Ink mixing and color matching
Anilox selection and handling
Plate mounting and press setup
Registration and impression control
Web tension and material handling
Die cutting and inline finishing/converting [Confirm]
Color measurement equipment and established color standards [Confirm]
Candidates do not necessarily need experience on the company's exact press configuration if they have strong narrow-web flexographic fundamentals and can transition successfully to similar equipment.
Competitive hourly compensation based on flexographic press experience
Target range: approximately $30–$38/hour [Confirm]
Overtime opportunities: [Confirm]
Medical, dental, and vision insurance: [Confirm]
Paid vacation/PTO and holidays: [Confirm]
401(k)/retirement plan: [Confirm]
Additional company benefits: [Confirm]
Relocation assistance: [Confirm – local/regional candidates preferred]
This is an opportunity for an experienced flexographic press operator to get back behind the press and use their technical printing skills in a stable production environment. The company is particularly interested in operators who understand narrow-web printing, take pride in print quality, and can troubleshoot problems instead of simply running the equipment.
The Mukilteo location makes this opportunity especially relevant for experienced flexographic printing professionals throughout the greater Seattle, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, and Snohomish County markets.
This search is being handled confidentially. If you have narrow-web flexographic press experience and would like to learn more about the equipment, schedule, compensation, and company, apply with your resume or a brief summary of the presses you have operated.
All conversations will be handled confidentially.
Confidential Flexo Press Operator – Mukilteo, WA
A printing and packaging manufacturer in the Mukilteo area is seeking an experienced Narrow-Web Flexo Press Operator.
We are looking for someone who can independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot flexographic printing equipment while maintaining strong color, registration, and overall print quality.
Relevant experience includes:
Narrow-web flexographic printing
Mark Andy or similar presses
Pressure-sensitive labels
Multi-color flexo printing
Press setup and job changeovers
Color and registration control
Ink and color matching
Troubleshooting print and web-handling issues
Quality checks and waste reduction
Experience with Mark Andy equipment, including the 2200 platform or similar multi-color narrow-web presses, is especially relevant but not required if you have comparable flexographic experience.
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Shift: [Confirm]
Pay: Approximately $30–$38/hour [Confirm], depending on experience
Benefits: [Confirm]
If you're an experienced flexographic press operator interested in hearing about a confidential opportunity in the Mukilteo area, apply with your resume or a summary of the flexo equipment you've operated.
How many years of narrow-web flexographic press operating experience do you have?
Which flexographic presses have you personally set up and operated, including manufacturer, model, number of colors, and web width if known?
What types of products and substrates have you printed, such as pressure-sensitive labels, film, paper, food and
| Location | Mukilteo, WA |
| Salary | $30–$38 Per Hour |
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