Junior Flex Press Operator

Job Summary:
As a member of the Press Operations Team, the Press Operator is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the multicolor printing press.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• 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 Helper trainees
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
• 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 supervisors 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 – 50-pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Set-up 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 utilize required PPE and work in a safe and ethical manner while maintaining high quality standards at all times.
• Understand and comply with all Lockout/Tag Out procedures.
• Enter production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.

Additional Functions:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

Education:
A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

Experience:
At least 3 years wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Special Equipment

• Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.