Backup Lead Press Operator

Location:

Lakeland, FL, US, 33815

Requisition ID: 18703

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.Global Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs.

Overview

As a Backup Lead Press Operator, you’ll step in to lead press operations when the Press Lead or Press Lead Backup is unavailable. You’ll oversee press setup, monitor print quality, and keep production running smoothly. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety and security. This role is based onsite at our Lakeland, Florida facility and works a standard 12-hour shift schedule.

What You’ll Do

You’ll review job sheets and ensure presses are set up correctly, selecting Anilox rolls, print sleeves, and stock. You’ll prepare inks, monitor press performance, and make adjustments to maintain quality standards. Acting as the go-to resource for troubleshooting, you’ll support the press team and escalate issues when needed. You’ll also track production data, manage ink usage, and ensure proper registration and color consistency. When required, you’ll load and unload sleeves and rolls, operate the unwinder, and keep the workflow moving efficiently.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of mechanical, manufacturing, or printing experience, ideally with flexographic presses
Ability to follow detailed processes and procedures
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to lead and support a production team

Preferred Experience

If you’ve worked in a lead or supervisory role and have advanced troubleshooting skills for press equipment, that’s a plus.

Physical Requirements

Stand or walk for up to 12 hours per shift
Lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, and twist as needed
Work safely around noise, heat, inks, paper dust, and moving equipment

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $28.00 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.