Flexographic Press Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Press Setup & Operation : Set up and operate flexographic printing presses to produce printed materials, including pressure-sensitive cards and heat-seal glue cards with aluminum foil backing for medication packaging.
• Accurately place plates, inks, substrates, adhesives, and foils according to product specifications.
• Apply pressure-sensitive adhesives and heat-seal glues, ensuring proper foil backing on printed materials.
• Adjust and monitor adhesive and foil application systems for optimal consistency and performance.
• Quality Assurance : Inspect printed materials during production to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications, focusing on print quality and adhesive/foil application.
• Perform periodic quality checks to ensure bond strength, heat-seal integrity, and foil adhesion are up to industry standards.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance : Identify and troubleshoot press issues, such as ink flow problems, registration issues, or adhesive/foil application defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press, including cleaning, lubricating parts, changing inks/adhesives, and replacing worn components.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to address major mechanical issues, especially with adhesive and foil systems.
• Production Efficiency : Monitor press speeds and production rates to ensure targets are met without compromising quality.
• Clock in with the production team to optimize material and resource usage, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Flexographic Press Operator or in a similar role within the printing industry.
• Strong understanding of flexographic printing processes, including adhesive systems (pressure-sensitive adhesives, heat-seal glues), and foil application.
• Certification in Flexographic Printing or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with advanced press systems or high-volume printing operations (preferred).
• Familiarity with quality control techniques, such as adhesive bond testing and foil adhesion checks (preferred).
• Experience in printing for pressure-sensitive, heat-seal packaging, especially using foil-backed materials (such as in the pharmaceutical industry) (preferred).

Skills + Abilities

• High attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality prints with precise adhesive and foil applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Basic mechanical skills for routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.