Flexographic Press Operator

As a Flexographic Press Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining flexographic printing presses used in the production of corrugated packaging and paperboard products. You will ensure that production targets, print quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. Your tasks will include setting up, registration, ink adjustments, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. You will also install and align print plates, cylinders, dies, and ink systems, and adjust press settings to achieve proper registration, color consistency, and print quality. Monitoring production runs and performing quality checks throughout the process will be essential.

• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain flexographic printing presses.
• Ensure production targets, print quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
• Perform setups, registration, ink adjustments, and quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Install and align print plates, cylinders, dies, and ink systems.
• Adjust press settings for proper registration, color consistency, and print quality.
• Monitor production runs and conduct quality checks.

• 1+ years of experience in flexographic printing press operation preferred.
• Experience with corrugated packaging, folding carton, or paperboard printing is highly desirable.
• Ability to read production orders, specifications, and measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of color management, ink systems, and print registration.

• Experience with press brake and machine operation.

We offer opportunities to advance from operator and technician roles into lead, supervisor, and management positions, along with hands-on training and apprenticeship programs. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are provided after a 3-month contract, including 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and more. Enjoy a supportive work environment with plant upgrades in process and a wide range of employee benefits such as tuition assistance, employee discounts, and paid time off.

You will initially train on the 1st shift (6am to 2:30/3:30pm) and then transition to the 7pm-7am shift post-training. The work environment is climate-controlled and clean, with ongoing facility and equipment upgrades. Although operations are currently on hold for 24/7 schedules, plans are in place to resume soon.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrenceburg, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceburg,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.