Flexographic Printing Machine Operator

Flexographic Printing Machine Operator

Job Summary

Operate and set up flexographic printing machines for plastic films and flexible packaging, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing machines as per production specifications.
• Adjust registration, repeat length, ink settings, speed, and color matching.
• Monitor ink viscosity and printing quality.
• Conduct start-up checks and coordinate QC approvals.
• Monitor finished rolls for print quality, color, registration, and defects.
• Troubleshoot routine machine/printing issues and escalate major problems.
• Maintain production, quality, and viscosity records.
• Meet production and quality KPIs.
• Follow 5S, PPE, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating flexographic printing machines.
• Experience in plastic film, flexible packaging, or printing manufacturing preferred.
• Good knowledge of print registration, color matching, ink viscosity, and common printing defects.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machine and printing issues.
• Willingness to work rotating/alternating shifts and meet production targets.