Press Operator 1st Shift

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will be able to convert raw materials by printing, coating or laminating at or above quality standards that could include raw products such as paper, Tyvek, or films based on customer standards. The Press Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. TekniPlex is hiring Press Operator - 1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitor quality of product during runs - Monitor the use of raw materials to optimize waste reduction. - Set up machine and change inks, coatings, configurations, decks, paper and methods as required to complete projects based on the job - Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running - Inspect quality of raw materials for proper coating weights, seal strengths and porosity - Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc. - Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine - Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc. - Mounting of pre press plates - Proficient at using a tape measure and/or ruler - Direct the activities of the Press Assistant - Assist the press assistant with clean ups when necessary - Manage prepress activities - Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc. - Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems - Assist mounting department if needed - Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control - Assist maintenance staff if needed - Maintain a clean, organized work area **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - 2-5 years running Flexographic press preferred - High School Diploma or GED - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals - Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure - Good oral and written communication skills - Good math skills – able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure - Demonstrate ability to maintain excellent quality products - Able to pay attention to details - Proficient navigating a computer - Able to lift up to 50 pounds LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic,…