Printing Press Operators: Gravure/Flexo
📍 Baltic, CT
💲 $21.16–$21.86/hour | Full-Time
While this posting is for an apprentice role, we are actively hiring across multiple levels. Candidates with higher-level experience may be considered for advanced positions based on qualifications.
Who We Are
Amgraph Packaging, Inc. is a leading packaging manufacturer specializing in high-quality, innovative print solutions. As a sustainability-driven company, we are committed to environmentally responsible practices and continuously work to reduce our environmental impact. Alongside our focus on precision, reliability, and continuous improvement, we prioritize safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. Our team takes pride in delivering products that meet the highest industry standards while supporting a greener future.
Make an Impact
In accordance with operational needs as determined by management, performs with the highest level of efficiency all the functions of a Flexo/Gravure Apprentice.
This position is trained on SQF principles and is required to follow them and report through the chain of command and the non-conformance program any issues of food safety that they may encounter or observe.
What You’ll Do
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities, housekeeping habits, fire prevention, and safety procedures are understood and followed
• Maintains acceptable quality of pressmanship
• Recognizes routine press problems and takes necessary steps to correct them
• Meets machine and labor utilization standards set for the position
• Performs changeovers on routine jobs with minimal assistance
• Assists in press operation and training activities as required
• Makes decisions on when to stop press for correction of defects and restarts efficiently
• Inspects roll samples for print quality including color standards, register, and other defects
• Utilizes measurement tools such as spectrophotometer, densitometer, glossmeter, and gauge
• Advises leadman or supervisor of operational problems and requests assistance when needed
• Communicates effectively with incoming shift personnel to ensure continuity of operations
• Coordinates work of production support personnel
• Assists supervisor in all matters as required
• Promotes principles of SMED within the department
Operations / Compliance
• Carries out all company safe operating, sanitation and housekeeping policies
• Strives to raise quality level of work, facilitate production, and minimize waste
• Maintains press, press areas, and accessory equipment in clean and good working order
• Solves routine mechanical press problems and makes adjustments as required
Tools & Systems
• N/A
What You Bring
• Mechanically inclined, alert, and conscientious
• Ability to exercise good judgment in solving operational problems
• Ability to follow directions and instructions
• Ability to direct activities of pressmen and helpers
Why Join Us
• Competitive pay: $21.16–$21.86/hour
• Benefits:
o Health, dental, and vision insurance
o 401(k)
o Paid time off
Schedule & Work Environment
• Must be able to work weekends and possible evening and night shift
• Must be available for call-ins
• Overtime may be required
Location Requirements
• Must be able to commute to Baltic, CT
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.
Safety Requirements
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, and housekeeping policies
If you’ve been referred by a current employee, please note it in your application.
