1st Shift Flexo Press Operator

Responsibilities

• Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
• Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
• Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Previous printing experience in a manufacturing setting is a huge plus.

Key Characteristics

• Mechanical Aptitude: Able to understand and apply mechanical concepts effectively, has solid and sound knowledge of equipment, tools, programs, and systems, follows safety protocols and procedures, and works confidently and safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, and uses reason when handling a variety of situations.
• Able to multitask: Able to complete multiple tasks effectively at once in a safe and productive manner.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and positive attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of narrow-web Flexo printing experience required.
• Flexo press, narrow-web printing, flexible packaging, screen printing, and/or label printing/packaging experience, preferred.
• Multi-color printing experience.
• Experience with color matching, die cutting, plate mounting, and conducting changeovers.

Specific Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to walk, and use hands to handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 40 pounds.