Press Operator (Flexographic Printing)

Requirements

Thank you for your interest in PPC Flex's job posting on Indeed for a Printing Press Operator. We are looking for a printing press operator with Flexographic or Off-set printing experience. We are currently reviewing your application and will contact you if you meet our position requirements. Please provide an updated resume.

Full Time Opening

• 3rd Shift (Sun.-Thurs., 10:45p to 7a)

Initial Training

• $24 to $28/hr. based on experience as Printing Press Operator in a Industrial/Manufacturing setting

Performance Based Raises and Bonuses

• Awarded after 1st 90 days

Full Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401K

Desired Skills

• Prior Printing experience in Off-Set or Flexographic printing
• Good attendance
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Basic math and measuring skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all materials needed for production jobs are at the Press before the "Make Ready" begins
• Cleans printing decks and washes previous job
• Removes and installs print cylinders
• Sets and maintains proper ink levels and viscosity
• Sets print decks for proper impression and registration
• Checks all aspects of production job before getting supervisor approval to run
• Removes wash up ink/solvent mixture from Press and pours into satellite hazardous waste drum located at Press side with correct labeling information in accordance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations
• When full, places a gasket, bung and ring securely to close drum properly and moves the drum into the 90 day storage area for pumping into the tote

Job Qualifications

• Takes direction from supervisor
• Keeps a neat and clean work area
• Performs tasks in a timely manner

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

General Skills

• Proficiency in following oral and written instructions
• Able to read and understand schedule board and production orders to determine order of jobs and necessary materials for production jobs
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32"

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move 75 lbs.
• Ability to move 55-gallon drums with the assistance of a two-wheeled dolly
• Color and peripheral vision
• Ability to adjust focus in web inspection systems

Work Environment

• Moving forklifts
• Mechanical parts
• Cleaning chemicals
• Fumes
• Low and high noise levels

Standard Safety Equipment

• Wearing eye protection
• Wearing safety shoes
• Wearing hairnets
• Wearing beard nets
• Wearing earplugs