Flexo Press Support

Resource Label Group•Garner, NC

9d•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 offers onsite training and an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, with potential to advance toward becoming a Press Operator. The employee supports production runs and changeovers, prepares materials and ink systems, monitors print quality and press operation, records production information, and helps maintain equipment and a clean, safe work area. The employee coordinates daily responsibilities with the Operator and communicates quality, equipment, safety, and production concerns to the Operator or Supervisor.

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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret a ruler, scales, and other measurement devices.
Regularly stand and walk and use hands and fingers for dexterous, 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 meet 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, and production concerns to the Operator or Supervisor.
Unload, inspect, package, and prepare finished products according to quality standards and customer requirements.
Record production information, including material usage, production counts, waste, and downtime.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and keep the work environment clean, organized, and production-ready.
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 proactively communicate 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 running the press, perform basic maintenance, and develop troubleshooting skills as a pathway to becoming a Press Operator.
Perform all other duties as assigned.