Flexographic Converting Press Specialist

Job Description

Job Description Let’s get specific—are you this press specialist?

AWT builds premium labels, flexible packaging, and precision-converted components for Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology leaders. We operate from Minneapolis, MN (HQ), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, and Winston-Salem and Garner, NC—with nearly 650 employees. Explore us at www.awtlabelpack.com.

Why you’ll want this seat

• Work 12-hour shifts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (4:20 pm–4:40 am).
• Put in 36 hours, get paid for 40.
• $1.00 shift differential.
• Extra hours may be offered to meet customer timelines.

What you’ll do

• Set up, run, and clean flexographic printing/converting presses to exact specs.
• Follow the press schedule and ISO SOPs without fail.
• Complete all documentation accurately.
• Hold color and registration within tolerance every run.
• Stage all materials, tooling, and components for seamless set-up through clean-up.
• Minimize time and material waste while meeting customer standards.
• Adjust inks using strong understanding of pH and viscosity.
• Neatly stack finished goods; clearly identify and segregate nonconforming product.
• Plan changeovers carefully to reduce downtime.
• Clean doctor roll and anilox shafts completely; prevent anilox cell plugging.
• Remove ink from press and surrounding areas; keep base rolls and gears clean.
• Perform preventive maintenance and alert supervision to issues quickly.
• Work courteously with support teams and participate in quality/process improvements.
• Help elsewhere in the shop as needed and provide detailed shift handoffs.

Can you meet these demands?

• On your feet for long periods; lift 50+ lbs. without restriction.

Do you bring this toolkit?

• Read/speak English; understand job tickets thoroughly.
• Ink knowledge and confident color matching.
• Comfort operating machinery and recognizing various tooling.
• Organized, deadline-aware, and professionally communicative.
• Team-first mindset; quality-focused problem solver.
• Forklift trained; safety conscious.

What’s required

• High school diploma or GED (vocational/technical education preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of flexographic press experience.

Benefits that support you

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary supplemental coverages.
• HSA and a 401(k) with company match.
• Holidays and paid time off.

Proficiencies

• flexographic printing
• narrow web printing

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Flexographic Printing Press

Note

This overview isn’t exhaustive; responsibilities may shift to support business and customer needs, with or without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration.AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.