Resource Label Group
The 2nd Shift Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.
This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance their career.
Responsibilities
Read job order and loads dies into press, install print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
Fill ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
Start press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
Engage print cylinders; adjust printing impression as necessary, place print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
Cut sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspect for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
Clean plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
Mix inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
Keep work areas clear and organized; maintain housekeeping standards.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Printing Services
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This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance their career.
Responsibilities
Read job order and loads dies into press, install print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
Fill ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
Start press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
Engage print cylinders; adjust printing impression as necessary, place print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
Cut sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspect for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
Clean plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
Mix inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
Keep work areas clear and organized; maintain housekeeping standards.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Printing Services
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