Flexographic Printing Press Operator - Must Have Experience

***Previous Flexographic Press Operating Experience is Required*** 

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.

Must be willing to work in other areas of production as needed.

A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
 • Must be able to pass a color blindness test. 
 • Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.
 • 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.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.