Flexographic Press Operator 2nd Shift

Responsible for setting up and operating a 6 to 8 color flexographic printing press and inspection equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions established company procedures safety and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving printing problems mechanical operation of press to keep quality registration color and production speed at optimum. Has good understanding of inks solvents and can print on a variety of substrates.

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives production order and job assignments from lead. Reads order to verify quantity to run overrun tolerance color sequence and substrate.

Obtains substrate cylinders plates inks (water-base and UV) and related supplies needed to produce job.

Checks setup registration die cutting and color against approved proof or print

Secures approval for production run.

Maintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run collecting production run samples as required. Completes production records.

Solve printing problems.

Ensures proper cleanliness of press workstation and immediate press area by returning unused ink to ink shelves removing trash rags and extra material.

Able to read review and understand technical drawings blueprints and proofs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years experience in flexographic printing experience - Required

High school diploma or GED - Required

Experiences in label manufacturing - Preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to manage multiple tasks and keeping presses running

Detail oriented.

Works well with hands good fine motor skills.

Work well with limited supervision.

Good Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude capable of diagnosing problems utilizing core concepts and be able to execute basic repairs and supervise vendor repairs

Computer skills - Ability to navigate through a windows based computer system and perform basic tasks like saving files printing files retrieving up files/folders etc.

Good judgment of color design and print quality.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

High school math skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Bending and twisting for 10 hours.

Standing and walking for 10 hours.

SHIFT AVAILABILITY

Training will take place on first shift (6:00 am 2:30 pm) will be assigned to a second shift starting at 2:00 pm and ending at 12:30 am with a 30-minute lunch and two breaks in between working Monday Thursday. Overtime may be required.