Flexographic Wide-Web Printing Press Operator 2nd shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up adjust maintain and operate an 8-color Uteco 52 wide web flexographic press
• Install Anilox rollers and print sleeves at the proper stations making necessary adjustments to maintain production quality.
• Reads understands and follows print job schedules.
• Monitors equipment and during press runs ensures the quality and consistency of finished pieces.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed during press runs.
• Adjust the press to maximize run speed and produce quality print.
• Perform quality checks on the printed roll.
• Load and unload print sleeves from the press and storage racks.
• Weigh and wrap printed film from the press.
• Change doctor blades and end seals when needed.
• Clean the drum ink pans ink pumps and floor when needed.
• Accurately and timely complete required paperwork and samples.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Trained in and comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
• Collects and inspects random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
• Looks for and has input on implementing suggestions to produce work more efficiently.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to meet daily production requirements
• Good technical aptitude and computer skills ability to perform digital set-ups and adjustments
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Effectively communicate questions problems and reports to co-workers supervisory and management personnel
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

• Prior experience in printing web handling and/or manufacturing
• Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
• Basic mechanical ability
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member

• Mechanical & Technical Aptitude
• Ability to understand how machinery works (rollers tension systems)
• Comfort using tools and making fine mechanical adjustments
• Basic troubleshooting mindset (identifying root causes of issues like mis-registration or ink inconsistency

• Ability to spot small defects (color variation smudging registration errors)
• Precision in setup (plate alignment ink levels substrate loading)
• Consistency in maintaining print quality over long runs

• Basic understanding of color theory (CMYK Pantone matching)
• Ability to visually match colors and notice subtle differences
• Familiarity (or aptitude to learn) with ink viscosity and drying behavior

• Understanding of production workflows and standard operating procedures
• Ability to follow specs exactly (job tickets tolerances)
• Experience or aptitude with quality checks and documentation

• Comfort with digital controls HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) or press software
• Ability to input job parameters and monitor system feedback
• Basic data entry and reporting skills

• Ability to read gauges rulers and micrometers
• Understanding of measurements (thickness pressure speed)
• Basic math for calculations (ratios conversions tolerances)

• Diagnosing issues like:
  • Ink smearing
  • Substrate wrinkling
  • Plate wear or damage
  • Making quick adjustments without compromising safety or quality

• Understanding different substrates (films foils paper)
• Awareness of how materials react under tension heat and ink
• Safe handling of inks solvents and chemicals

• Ability to learn setup/changeover procedures quickly
• Understanding how to minimize waste and downtime
• Awareness of production speed vs. quality trade-offs

• Knowledge (or strong aptitude to learn) of machine safety protocols
• Awareness of moving parts lockout/tagout procedures
• Proper handling of chemicals and PPE

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk use ladders and climb stairs bend and stoop reach push/pull kneel and crouch.
• Lift carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds without assistance; use hands to finger handle or touch objects tools or controls to verbally communicate; and to hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
  Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
  Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical moving parts.
  Personal protective equipment such as hearing protection safety glasses hair net and food safety-related items is required.
  Exposure to both Normal Propyl Alcohol & Normal Propyl Acetate fumes and solvent-based inks.
  
  

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical dental vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)