Flexo Press Operator - multiple shifts

MCC • Chesapeake, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flexographic Press Operator is responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels by use of narrow-web flexographic press, while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. Additionally, the Press Operator meets safety, housekeeping, quality, waste, and productivity standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years flexographic printing press operator experience, with intermediate knowledge of dies, anilox, plates, and cylinders.
• Near vision, control precision, visual color discrimination, selective attention, written comprehension, finger dexterity, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional overtime/Saturdays once fully trained.

Nice To Haves

• Narrow-web, specifically Mark Andy 2200, P5, or P7 Series.
• Intermediate to advanced machinery operation experience and a track record of sustained superior performance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA, FSSC, GMP, and company safety standards.
• Change material, plates, dies, substrates, anilox rollers, cylinders, or ink as required.
• Inspect print quality for proper ink coverage and density, alignment, registration, tension, and die cut per customer job ticket requirements.
• Perform basic maintenance using hand tools as needed.
• Annotate material quantities used, quality discrepancies, downtime, make-ready time, and run time in DCU.
• Clean press machine components as needed.
• Maintain clean workspace according to housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement events as needed.
• Train new teammates as needed, upon being fully qualified.

Benefits

• $1500.00 Sign-on Bonus
• Starting at $22.00 - $30.00 hourly + shift differential - dependent on experience level
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays
• Controlled Temperature Work Environment
• Relocation Bonus for out of area candidates!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED