Flexographic Printing and Coating Operator

As a member of the Press Team, is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the Printing Press.
Essential Functions (Core duties/tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
• Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.
• Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
• Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.
• Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.
• Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
• Wrap and change rolls on the press.
• Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Setup and change press gears as needed.
• Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
• Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
• Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Uses “best practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.
• Enter production data on Hourly production report, utilize Global Shop to scan people and materials into WO.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.

3-5 years Flexographic Printing or Coating Experience Required 

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions.
• Must be physically fit due to nature of the work. 
• Ability to work with and understand computers.
• Strong math skills.