Posted 6 months ago

Flexographic Pressman

BuffaloOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Flexographic Press Operator sets up and runs a narrow-web printing press to produce labels, monitors quality, performs maintenance, and adjusts color and registration as needed.

About this role

Shift:

1st (one opening): M-F, 6:30am-3:00pm

2nd (two openings): M-Th, 2:30pm-1:00am

Pay Range: $21.50-$29.00

2nd shift has a $1.00 shift differential so top of the range would be $30.00/Hourly.

Signing bonus after 30 days to be considered for candidates needing to relocate for the position.

Equipment:

Minimum 1 year of narrow web printing experience. Likely Mark Andy Flexo

Job Description

A leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging, and fulfillment services. Providing products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries.

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

Responsibilities

Reads job order and loads dies into the press, installs print cylinder on shaft, and installs print cylinder in press.

Fills ink pans, screens, and pumps with prescribed inks.

Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.

Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead, and runs down approval strip.

Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.

Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.

Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.

Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Skills

Color MatchingDie LoadingEquipment TroubleshootingFlexographic PrintingInk PreparationMaintenanceMeasurement Reading (ruler/scales)Packing/handling Up To 50 LbsPlate CleaningPress OperationPress SetupPrint Cylinder HandlingQuality InspectionRegistration AccuracySafety ProceduresShift FlexibilityViscosity Adjustment

Flexographic Pressman

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