What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - Press position at Gelpac?
Description
This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.
3rd Shift Hours: 8:45 pm to 5:15 am, Monday - Friday
Compensation: $24 - $30/hr DOE
Essential Duties And Tasks
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:
Experience
Preferred
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Full-Time
This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.
3rd Shift Hours: 8:45 pm to 5:15 am, Monday - Friday
Compensation: $24 - $30/hr DOE
Essential Duties And Tasks
- Operate press in a safe and efficient way; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed.
- Confer with Press Operator from previous shift regarding status of press operations.
- Set up print work on press for approval.
- Check Color with X-Rite, Enter Values by Roll # into QA Master Software
- Set Impression, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
- Set Registration, Evaluate Quality of Print, Execute Recommended Corrections
- Manage Viscosities of Inks, Ensure Correct Solvent for certain inks
- Collect Ink Samples from Approved Color Jobs
- Set and Evaluate Impression, basic troubleshooting of print defects
- Set and Evaluate Registration, basic trouble shooting of registration float
- Evaluate Materials and Constructions, understand different Tension, Taper, Rewind requirements
- Understand various QC Checks and Procedures, Understand Customer Specifications
- Fully Understand Job Jacket Contents, Use and Meaning of each item, able to interpret & seek guidance
- Be a Role Model for Work Ethic and Attitude, Press Area Organization and Cleanliness
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to mechanically lift heavy loads in a safe way.
- Good communication skills in the English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
- Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
- Career development opportunities
- A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
Experience
Preferred
- Printer Inks and Color Matching
- Flexographic Printing Press
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Full-Time
Salary : $24 - $30