Flexo Press Operator

Reports to: Supervisor Imaging/Manufacturing

Status: Full Time

Based in O’Fallon, MO

Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Job purpose: Set up and operate rotary die-cutting and/or slitter/rewinders as well as other testing, inspection, and finishing equipment to convert material into finished product in accordance with specifications, procedures, and practices. A candidate in this position will be expected to learn, cross train and operate various pieces of equipment. This individual must be able to communicate well with their co-workers and work in an environment where everyone is highly reliant on each other.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and handle material and tooling in compliance with established safety procedures while converting materials in a timely and effective fashion
• Perform necessary in-process quality checks to ensure output is consistent from start to finish
• Study work instructions and specifications to determine correct method of setting up and process control for material conversion
• Alert management of equipment problems that affect cost, production schedules and/or quality
• Measure product output during the converting process to ensure conformance to specification and to adjust/control the process accordingly
• Complete processing of manufacturing order and record material usage and labor within company’s enterprise resource system
• Conduct troubleshooting and preventative/routine equipment maintenance
• Be primarily responsible for efficiently operating narrow-web Flexo converting equipment up to 6 colors; this includes cleaning and maintaining the equipment.
• Set up and make the press ready to include loading of paper, installation of dies, inking, mounting plates and any other adjustments necessary for complete changeover.
• Check jobs prior to putting on press as to position of printing, ink color, copy stock, plates, dies, print cylinders, etc.
• Inspect furnished raw materials for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor color variations through out the run to keep consistent color.

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Ability to perform routine and demanding operations with minimal supervision
• Ability to do preventive maintenance tasks on press
• 2-3 years of work experience in similar job type
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards
• Willingness to work overtime if needed
• Experience of working within ISO or documented quality system

Minimum Experience and Education:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (email)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• High School Diploma

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud as in a manufacturing environment.