Flexographic Printer

About the role and the business

Flexographic Printer opportunity in a growing business and printing department. The role would suit a fully qualified Flexographic Printer with experience in wide web printing preferably with experience printing on both film and paper substrates.  Based in Mt Wellington, Auckland the role is for a rotating 12 hr day and night shift with opportunity for overtime.

The company is well established and employs extrusion, modern high speed printing and slitting assets in the supply of customised packaging solutions to the food, medical and industrial market.  The manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO9001, FSC and food safety FSSC22000 standards.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Operating modern 8-colour and 10-colour flexographic printing presses using both water-based and solvent-based inks

• Mounting printing plates accurately and efficiently.

• Colour matching and making ink adjustments to achieve customer specifications.

• Managing your shift to consistently achieve productivity and quality KPIs.

• Following the daily production schedule and ensuring all production documentation is completed accurately.

• Maintaining print quality, colour consistency, and registration within specification tolerances.

• Minimising waste through efficient operation and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring all finished products meet customer quality standards.

• Managing all aspects of press performance, including productivity, quality, housekeeping, and routine preventative maintenance.

• Maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety, and food safety standards.

Skills and experience

• A recognised qualification or proven experience as a Flexographic Printer.
• Experience operating wide web flexographic printing presses.
• Experience printing on film and paper substrates (preferred).
• Strong colour matching and print quality knowledge.
• Good computer literacy.
• The ability to work effectively within a small print team and contribute to a larger production environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• A strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and pride in your workmanship.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to work overtime when required.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing company that invests in its staff. You will join a professional close knit team where you will be provided the training to grow into the role.

Please ensure that a Cover Letter is supplied with your CV to be considered for the role.

Only applicants that are eligible to work in New Zealand without restriction and are Trade Qualified Printers will be considered for the role.