Flexo Press Operator

Operates manually controlled Flexographic press that prints lettering and images on supported, and unsupported, stocks by performing the following duties:

• Mounts plates on printing cylinders with foam cushion double-sided sticky tape (plate mounting tape) using the PM160 plate mounter
• Request from warehouse the required amount of material to produce job
• Uses work order and job history to determine the best way to set up press to complete a given job
• Puts die in press, cylinders in press, splices on material and sets web guide
• Sets impression and one-to-one register
• Lines up die with print, applies pressure to die until die cuts material, strips matrix and trims liner edges
• Inspects labels during press run for defects then flags all defects
• Cleans ink, plates and press with solvent utilizing proper personal protective equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Prefer 1 year of machine operator experience
• Basic computer skills

SPECIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES: Must posses the following skills:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables and standardized situations.
• Quality Skills: Be familiar with basic ideas and principles behind quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC & 5 Why’s) and other quality tools that can help improve production in your work area.
• Color Skills: Be familiar with basic color theory, primary and secondary colors, spectrometers, LAB, and delta E values.

• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continually build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal – Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Written Communications – Able to read and interpret written information
• Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness – Assist in cost saving measures
• Cognitive Skills: Logic, memory and reasoning are essential cognitive skills, decision making, analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.