Flexographic Press Operator

Labelmaster • Chicago, IL

4d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Labelmaster is an established and growing company that takes the complexity out of shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazmat), making the world a safer place. At Labelmaster, we are way more than labels. We sell and manufacture products, develop software and provide services for every industry – such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, transportation, food and beverages and other businesses. We are looking for an intuitive Flexographic Press Operator who: Does not want to work in Corporate America, Wants to make a difference every day at work, Wants to have true work/life balance, Loves to learn new things, Has ideas on how to make things better. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret technical manuals
• Attention to detail and color perception
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to make precise adjustments
• Basic computer skills for accessing job specifications and production reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime and Saturday’s when needed
• Team Player-willingness to assist others
• Ability to accurately count
• Ability to communicate English
• Ability to read/write English
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty-five pounds in a physical environment.
• Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting

Nice To Haves

• Mark Andy P7, 2200 or other and/or Nilpeter press experience a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with fanfolding equipment is a plus.
• Flexographic Printing, Mark Andy and or Nilpeter preferred
• 3-5 Years Manufacturing Press Operator Experience

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining a flexographic printing press, ensuring high-quality printed products by adjusting ink flow, plate positioning, and machine settings while closely monitoring print quality, color accuracy, and registration according to job specifications
• Loading materials, changing printing plates, mixing inks, and performing routine preventative maintenance checks to maintain production efficiency and meet customer requirements
• Reviews and completes specs from job tickets and layouts both accurately and precisely
• Sets up and adjusts press for job runs to meet specifications
• Mount plates
• Color match ink
• Monitors product quality during job runs
• Monitors equipment during job runs, remains alert to mechanical problems, and corrects or refers to maintenance as necessary
• Following approval procedures and documents outcomes from production in system
• Print jobs
• Maintain a clean & neat work environment
• Press clean up
• Good attendance
• Notify manager of mechanical problems immediately
• Track job time in computer as required
• Meet production standards for output and waste

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Fitness Bank
• Pre-tax Transit Program
• PTO Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Diversity Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

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