Flexographic Press Operator

Pay: $18.62 - $32.09/hour

Schedule

• 1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Friday ($0.70/hour shift differential)
• 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am, Monday night - Saturday morning ($0.90/hour shift differential)

Responsibilities

• Conform to all safety protocols, especially regarding machine operation
• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications and ISO quality expectations
• Review daily dispatch list to meet project deadlines based on the production schedule
• Input data into ERP software to accurately account for time and parts completed in operations
• Operate machine(s) per Job Operations and Work Instructions to scheduled plan
• Perform tasks operating one or more machines to:
  • Rewind to specific tensions and footage or piece counts
  • Rewind and inspect, remove, replace, reduce, splice, and finish
  • Slit rolls
  • Die cut
  • Plotter cut
  • Guillotine cut
  • Laser cut
  • Back split
  • Laminate
  • Bend
  • Cuff
  • Pick and place electronics
  • Convert materials
  • Print with inks, toners, or thermal transfer ribbons with analog or digital equipment
  • Perform other similar advanced machine operations
• Perform basic to advanced set-ups
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized
• Responsible for on-the-job training for new hires, interns, and others
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years machine operation experience required
• Flexographic printing experience required

Skills

• Mechanically inclined
• Read, write, count, perform basic math, and measure
• Communicate clearly in writing (e.g., memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to supervisor and others in the group
• Work effectively with peers
• Perform moderate to advanced problem solving within assigned tasks
• Exercise technical judgment in deciding work methods