Flexo Press Support

Resource Label Group•Garner, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Flexo Press Support team member joins the Production Team and assists Flexo Press Operators with setup, operation, and maintenance of flexographic printing presses used to produce pressure-sensitive labels and related products on paper, plastic, foil, and film. The role provides onsite training and an opportunity to learn a skilled trade in the printing industry, with growth and career advancement potential. The employee supports press production activities, helps ensure finished products meet quality and customer requirements, records production information, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area. The position also includes training in press functions, operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting as a pathway to becoming a Press Operator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience supporting print or packaging operations in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
Regularly stand and walk during work.
Use hands and fingers for dexterous and repetitive motions.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a printing press operator in a Press Helper or equivalent role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Flexo Press Operators during press setup, production runs, changeovers, and shutdowns.
Read and interpret job orders to stage the correct materials and set up the press for each production run.
Load substrates and install dies, print cylinders, plates, and other press components required for each job.
Prepare, fill, and maintain ink systems, including mixing inks to achieve required color standards and viscosity.
Monitor press operation and adjust stock tension, speed, and alignment to the print cylinder as necessary.
Communicate quality, equipment, safety, or production concerns to the Operator or Supervisor.
Unload, inspect, package, and prepare finished products according to quality standards and customer requirements.
Record material usage, production counts, waste, and downtime.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and maintain a clean, organized, production-ready work environment.
Follow safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
Engage print cylinders, adjust print impression as necessary, place print cylinders lead-to-lead, and run down an approval strip.
Cut a sample of the approval strip from the printed roll and inspect for print imperfections, register errors, missing impression, ink starvation, or color discrepancies; make adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate daily responsibilities and communicate proactively with the Operator to keep production on schedule.
Maintain housekeeping standards, perform general cleaning, and empty waste bins.
Participate in training to learn press functions, assist with press operation, perform basic maintenance, and develop troubleshooting skills as a pathway to becoming a Press Operator.
Perform other duties as assigned.