Box Machine Operator

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Job Title: Press Machine Operator
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Shift: Monday - Friday (6am - 4pm)
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00
Location: San Antonio, TX (Northside)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Press Machine Operator to operate and monitor flexographic printing equipment and produce high-quality printed materials according to customer specifications. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and hands-on experience operating machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet daily production schedules and performance goals
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records
• Adjust registration, pressure, speed, and other settings as needed
• Mix, load, and monitor inks to maintain proper color and print quality
• Change rolls, plates, inks, and other production materials as required
• Perform routine quality checks and make adjustments to correct defects
• Safely operate and monitor flexographic press equipment during production
• Inspect printed materials throughout production to ensure quality and consistency
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and keep equipment clean and properly organized
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, PPE requirements, and production standards
• Set up presses for production runs, including loading materials, installing plates, and adjusting machine settings
• Communicate equipment concerns, production issues, and quality problems to supervisors or maintenance personnel

Qualifications

• Basic math, measurement, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and basic machine troubleshooting
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or other precision measurement tools is a plus
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to read and follow production specifications, work instructions, and quality standards
• 4+ years of hands-on machine operation experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.