Flexo Operator

Summary/Objective

The Flexographic Press Operator’s primary function is to set up and operate flexo presses to produce items consistent with customer specifications.

• Essential Functions

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Set up press. Use appropriate dies, inks and other materials as specified by the order. Load rolls of stock on the press.
  • Operate press. Make press adjustments as needed to ensure print consistency, quality and registration. Verify proper color shades, die cuts, etc. Ensure items are varnished, glued, and/or folded as needed.
  • Mount printing plates properly on cylinders.
  • Adjust and mix inks per job requirement.
  • Obtain approval of product before press run. Run job at pre-determined run speed. Maintain waste levels within set parameters. Unload product at end of line.
  • Coordinate press crew efforts with other operators. Train other workers as instructed.
  • Maintain safe, clean workstation. Place waste in appropriate containers.
  • Maintains clean work area and supports procedures and practices dedicated to ensuring products meet safety requirements, customer required standards and regulatory standards.
  • Complete all forms. Maintain records, files, and/or logs as required.
  • Assist other employees as instructed.
  • Inspect, catch, stack and package material as needed.
  • Operate other presses and equipment as requested.
  • Training other co-workers as needed for production demands.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

  Competencies

  Verbal and written professional communication skill.

  Organization skills / Detail oriented /Negotiation skills.

  Leadership and management skills.

  Initiative/ Problem Solving/Analysis.

  Time Management.

  Perform basic mathematical skills; adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.