Flexographic Second Press Operator (All Shifts)

Assists with setting up and operating flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Assist in running the press at target production rates while maintaining quality
• Operate re-winder and remove rolls from the press
• Support handling of plant equipment and supplies alongside press team
• Assist with checking all paperwork for upcoming set-ups, including specs, layouts, and proofs
• Check print quality on every roll against all specifications and assist in color adjustments as needed
• Verify finished orders against Extrusion paperwork for accuracy
• Prepare for next set-up by inspecting cylinders, film, and ink
• Help achieve target setup times and minimize roll changes
• Communicate equipment or operational concerns to the Shift Supervisor
• Support press changeovers by following setup procedures and conduct first sign-in on set-ups
• Monitor entire web through scanner every five minutes
• Properly maintain, label, and handle hazardous waste
• Follow all company operating systems and procedures and help maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Work collaboratively with the First Press Operator and other team members
• Foster a positive work atmosphere through professional communication with colleagues, supervisors, clients, customers, and vendors
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the manager and/or designee
  
  
  

Work Experience And Skills

• 1 to 2 years’ experience required
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to comprehend simple written instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Strong measuring skills with the ability to compute ratios and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense and follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• A strong drive to succeed with a self-starter approach and a can-do attitude
  
  
  

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.