Flexographic Press Operator - Days

As a member of the Press Team, is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the Printing Press.
Essential Functions (Core duties/tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
   • Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
   • Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators
   • Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.
   • Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
   • Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
   • Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.
   • Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.
   • Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
   • Wrap and change rolls on the press.
   • Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
   • Setup and change press gears as needed.
   • Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
   • Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
   • Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
   • Assists other operators as needed.
   • Uses “best practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
   • Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

Run/assist on auxiliary converting equipment as directed by supervisor

Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.
 • Enter accurate production info into ERP system

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.

Education: HS diploma or GED required

Special Training: Forklift certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.