Flexo Press Support

Resource Label Group • Lake Oswego, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Support Associate joins the Production Team and assists Press Operators with setting up and operating printing presses to produce pressure-sensitive labels and related products on paper, plastic, foil, and film materials. The position includes onsite training and an opportunity to learn a skilled trade in the printing industry, with potential for career advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
• Regularly stand and frequently walk while performing the job duties.
• 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

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Printing or packaging industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance and direction from the Press Operator.
• Read job orders; load dies into the press; install print cylinders on shafts and in the press.
• Fill ink pans, screens, and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Insert a shaft through the core and secure the roll in the press feed position.
• Splice the end of a roll to the stock remaining on the press and adjust tension and feed as directed.
• Start the press and adjust speed and stock alignment to the print cylinder as necessary.
• Engage print cylinders, adjust printing 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 it for imperfections, including registration issues, missing impression, ink starvation, and color adjustments; make adjustments as necessary.
• Clean plates, print cylinders, and dies as needed.
• Remove trash as needed.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required; all maintenance must be approved by a supervisor.
• Mix inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
• Keep work areas clear and organized and maintain housekeeping standards.

What This Job Offers

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