Flexo Press Operator

FineLine Technologies, Inc.•O'fallon, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Set up and operate rotary die-cutting and/or slitter/rewinders as well as other testing, inspection, and finishing equipment to convert material into finished product in accordance with specifications, procedures, and practices. A candidate in this position will be expected to learn, cross train and operate various pieces of equipment. This individual must be able to communicate well with their co-workers and work in an environment where everyone is highly reliant on each other.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (email)
Ability to communicate effectively
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform routine and demanding operations with minimal supervision
Ability to do preventive maintenance tasks on press
2-3 years of work experience in similar job type
Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards
Willingness to work overtime if needed
Experience of working within ISO or documented quality system

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and handle material and tooling in compliance with established safety procedures while converting materials in a timely and effective fashion
Perform necessary in-process quality checks to ensure output is consistent from start to finish
Study work instructions and specifications to determine correct method of setting up and process control for material conversion
Alert management of equipment problems that affect cost, production schedules and/or quality
Measure product output during the converting process to ensure conformance to specification and to adjust/control the process accordingly
Complete processing of manufacturing order and record material usage and labor within company’s enterprise resource system
Conduct troubleshooting and preventative/routine equipment maintenance
Be primarily responsible for efficiently operating narrow-web Flexo converting equipment up to 6 colors; this includes cleaning and maintaining the equipment.
Set up and make the press ready to include loading of paper, installation of dies, inking, mounting plates and any other adjustments necessary for complete changeover.
Check jobs prior to putting on press as to position of printing, ink color, copy stock, plates, dies, print cylinders, etc.
Inspect furnished raw materials for quality and accuracy.
Monitor color variations through out the run to keep consistent color.