Flexo Press Assistant

Taylor Corporation•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Flexographic Press Assistant in its Dallas, TX label manufacturing plan to produce pressure-sensitive labels. The position responsibilities include assisting in the setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining high speed of a computerized press to produce quality custom labels. This position will be required to run the press if the operator is out for any reason and to have a working knowledge of all the aspects of the press. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Training and/or on-the-job experience equivalent to apprenticeship completion on rotary web press
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language
Shop math skills
Ability to understand and apply detailed information
Ability to learn and operate computerized equipment on presses
Knowledge of paper stocks, inks and related materials/techniques used in printing industry
Work planning skills
Ability to meet physical demands of job (lifting, standing, machine noise)
Ability to complete detail work precisely
Knowledge of safety standards
Ability to meet performance and quality standards
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.
Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials.
Frequently required to move inside the facility.
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry).

Nice To Haves

Prior flexographic press operator experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders. Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct.
Assist in set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
Assist in monitoring product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications. Take action to correct any problems.
Help monitor equipment during job runs. Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance.
Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule when there isn’t a lead operator.
Assist in meeting standards for output, waste, and spoilage.
Pack finished products into cartons or secure rolled product, label, and stack on pallets. Help oversee the work of the packer(s) when assigned. Give instruction, as appropriate, to assigned packer(s).
Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep. Submit work orders for press maintenance or repair as necessary.
Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork as required.
Adhere to all safety guidelines. Keep workspace clean and organized.
Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork.