1st Shift Flexo Press Operator
About The Position
As Resource Label Group Healthcare continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients. We are currently recruiting for a 1st Flexo Press Operator to join our team! The 1st 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 your career. Previous printing experience in a manufacturing setting is a huge plus. This position reports to the Pressroom Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 1 year of narrow-web Flexo printing experience required
- 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
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Mechanical Aptitude: Able to understand and apply mechanical concepts effectively, has solid and sound knowledge of equipment, tools, programs, and systems, follows safety protocols and procedures, and works confidently and safely in a manufacturing setting
- Teamwork and Cooperation: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, and uses reason when handling a variety of situations
- Ability to multitask: Able to complete multiple tasks effectively at once in a safe and productive manner
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Flexo press, narrow-web printing, flexible packaging, screen printing, and/or label printing/packaging experience, preferred
- Multi-color printing experience
- Experience with color matching, die cutting, plate mounting, and conducting changeovers
Responsibilities
- Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
- Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
- Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
- Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip
- Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects 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
- Cleans plates, prints cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, conducts weekly and monthly maintenance as required
- Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity
- Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
