Flexographic Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Flexographic Press Operator – 3rd Shift

Type : Full-time, direct hire

Salary : $18-$27 / hour based on experience

Shift : 3rd shift M-F (10 : 45pm – 7 : 15am)

OT : Occasional, voluntary overtime may be available

Note : MUST have prior flexographic experience.

Job Summary

Set up and run Flexographic Presses. Maintain high quality parts during the printing process, while at the same time keeping up with production rates, scrap rates and safety standards.

Essential Functions

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Set color print to print and set impressions to operate flexographic presses.
• Set dies in the press and get the die to cut substrate.
• Replace master roll at the end of the press and remove waste roll.
• Maintain flexographic press running speeds, tension and alignment of printing plates and checks for quality.
• Adjust position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or spearing previously printed areas.
• Complete paperwork required and complete Quality Assurance sign off.
• Document material usage and time.
• Set-up ink and tooling equipment required per customer specifications.
• Monitor and adjusts ink colors to ensure consistency throughout entire press run.
• Monitor quality of converting process.
• Make adjustments to ensure quality run with low waste.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule.
• Verify that information is consistent between specification sheets, procedure sheets, requisitions, color standards, proofs and other sources of information.
• Verify ink and coating, stock and other material staged at the press by crew and support staff is correct.
• Start press and obtain acceptable color, fit, registration and position in the least amount of sheets possible.
• Scan sheets to verify accuracy and clarity of printing along with color density.
• Pull sample for Quality Assurance.
• Assist in the general cleaning of work station and surrounding area.
• Train and educate Feeder and Press Helper on operational procedures and technical aspects of lithography while delegating responsibilities and duties to them.
• Cleans rubber plates, cylinder, dye fonts, and lubricates press as needed.
• Remove plates from press.
• Report inventory deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Stage printer material for next department or process.
• Follow all department work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with company safety rules and policies.

Other (Non-Essential) Functions

Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be assigned to other employees as part of a “Reasonable Accommodation” under the ADA.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

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