Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description
The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and monitors printing and converting equipment to produce high-quality labels and related products. This role interprets production orders, prepares and adjusts machines, selects appropriate inks, and performs continuous quality checks while managing multiple machines and tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that involves frequent heavy lifting and hands-on work with digital printing, flexographic printing, and die cutting equipment. Responsibilities
* Interpret production orders accurately and translate specifications into machine settings and production plans.
* Set up equipment, including installing and aligning print plates, configuring machine parameters, and preparing materials for production.
* Select and prepare appropriate inks based on job requirements, ensuring proper color, viscosity, and compatibility with substrates.
* Ensure proper registration and alignment of print on labels throughout the production run.
* Operate printing press machines, digital printing equipment, flexographic presses, slitter machines, and die cutting machines as assigned.
* Run multiple machines and manage various machine operations simultaneously while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
* Perform constant quality control checks on labels and finished products to verify print quality, registration, cutting accuracy, and overall appearance.
* Track process metrics and production data, documenting output, scrap, downtime, and other key performance indicators.
* Report production results, issues, and variances to appropriate team members or supervisors in a timely and accurate manner.
* Band, package, and crate finished products according to specifications, ensuring items are properly labeled and secured for shipment or storage.
* Perform machine changeovers, including adjusting settings, changing materials, and preparing equipment for new jobs.
* Troubleshoot machine issues, identify root causes of quality or performance problems, and make mechanical and operational adjustments as needed.
* Conduct routine checks and minor maintenance to keep machines running efficiently and safely.
* Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of equipment and adherence to facility guidelines for lifting and handling materials.
* Collaborate with printers and other machine operators across different shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent production.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area, including machines, tools, and materials.
Essential Skills
* Previous machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to set up machines, including installing components, configuring settings, and preparing materials for production.
* Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve mechanical and operational issues on printing and converting equipment.
* Ability to adjust machines for optimal performance, quality, and efficiency, including registration, speed, and tension settings.
* Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with moving parts, tools, and industrial equipment.
* Experience operating printing presses, particularly digital printing and flexographic printing equipment.
* Experience with die cutting machines and slitter machines in a label or similar production environment.
* Capability to perform changeovers efficiently, including changing materials, plates, and settings between jobs.
* Attention to detail and commitment to continuous quality control checks throughout production.
* Ability to perform heavy lifting and sustain physical work in a high-volume production setting.
* Willingness and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift on a consistent schedule.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in label production or similar printing and converting operations.
* Familiarity with process metrics tracking and basic production reporting.
* Comfort working on multiple machines at once while maintaining quality and throughput.
* Strong communication skills to coordinate with printers and other machine operators across shifts.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a 30-person on-site team in a collaborative environment.
* Adaptability and willingness to upskill and learn new equipment or processes as the facility evolves.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that genuinely cares about its employees and invests in upskilling talent, offering a supportive culture with great people and strong benefits. The environment encourages growth, learning, and long-term stability, with opportunities to expand your skills on diverse equipment while being part of a close-knit production team. Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing and production facility with approximately 30 people on site, focused on printing press machines, digital printing, flexographic equipment, slitter machines, and die cutting machines for label production. The team operates on MondayFriday 8-hour shifts, with schedules of 7:00am3:00pm, 3:00pm11:00pm, and 11:00pm7:00am, and this position primarily supports 2nd and 3rd shift operations. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, involving regular heavy lifting and close interaction with industrial machinery. The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, and t-shirts; once you transition to permanent status, the company provides a uniform. The culture emphasizes upskilling, collaboration, and safety, creating a structured yet supportive workplace where operators work closely with printers and fellow machine operators across all shifts. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description
The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and monitors printing and converting equipment to produce high-quality labels and related products. This role interprets production orders, prepares and adjusts machines, selects appropriate inks, and performs continuous quality checks while managing multiple machines and tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that involves frequent heavy lifting and hands-on work with digital printing, flexographic printing, and die cutting equipment. Responsibilities
* Interpret production orders accurately and translate specifications into machine settings and production plans.
* Set up equipment, including installing and aligning print plates, configuring machine parameters, and preparing materials for production.
* Select and prepare appropriate inks based on job requirements, ensuring proper color, viscosity, and compatibility with substrates.
* Ensure proper registration and alignment of print on labels throughout the production run.
* Operate printing press machines, digital printing equipment, flexographic presses, slitter machines, and die cutting machines as assigned.
* Run multiple machines and manage various machine operations simultaneously while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
* Perform constant quality control checks on labels and finished products to verify print quality, registration, cutting accuracy, and overall appearance.
* Track process metrics and production data, documenting output, scrap, downtime, and other key performance indicators.
* Report production results, issues, and variances to appropriate team members or supervisors in a timely and accurate manner.
* Band, package, and crate finished products according to specifications, ensuring items are properly labeled and secured for shipment or storage.
* Perform machine changeovers, including adjusting settings, changing materials, and preparing equipment for new jobs.
* Troubleshoot machine issues, identify root causes of quality or performance problems, and make mechanical and operational adjustments as needed.
* Conduct routine checks and minor maintenance to keep machines running efficiently and safely.
* Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of equipment and adherence to facility guidelines for lifting and handling materials.
* Collaborate with printers and other machine operators across different shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent production.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area, including machines, tools, and materials.
Essential Skills
* Previous machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to set up machines, including installing components, configuring settings, and preparing materials for production.
* Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve mechanical and operational issues on printing and converting equipment.
* Ability to adjust machines for optimal performance, quality, and efficiency, including registration, speed, and tension settings.
* Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with moving parts, tools, and industrial equipment.
* Experience operating printing presses, particularly digital printing and flexographic printing equipment.
* Experience with die cutting machines and slitter machines in a label or similar production environment.
* Capability to perform changeovers efficiently, including changing materials, plates, and settings between jobs.
* Attention to detail and commitment to continuous quality control checks throughout production.
* Ability to perform heavy lifting and sustain physical work in a high-volume production setting.
* Willingness and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift on a consistent schedule.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in label production or similar printing and converting operations.
* Familiarity with process metrics tracking and basic production reporting.
* Comfort working on multiple machines at once while maintaining quality and throughput.
* Strong communication skills to coordinate with printers and other machine operators across shifts.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a 30-person on-site team in a collaborative environment.
* Adaptability and willingness to upskill and learn new equipment or processes as the facility evolves.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that genuinely cares about its employees and invests in upskilling talent, offering a supportive culture with great people and strong benefits. The environment encourages growth, learning, and long-term stability, with opportunities to expand your skills on diverse equipment while being part of a close-knit production team. Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing and production facility with approximately 30 people on site, focused on printing press machines, digital printing, flexographic equipment, slitter machines, and die cutting machines for label production. The team operates on MondayFriday 8-hour shifts, with schedules of 7:00am3:00pm, 3:00pm11:00pm, and 11:00pm7:00am, and this position primarily supports 2nd and 3rd shift operations. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, involving regular heavy lifting and close interaction with industrial machinery. The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, and t-shirts; once you transition to permanent status, the company provides a uniform. The culture emphasizes upskilling, collaboration, and safety, creating a structured yet supportive workplace where operators work closely with printers and fellow machine operators across all shifts. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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
Machine Operator in richmond at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $52,520–$56,420
For context, most machine operators earn between $52,520–$56,420 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.