Flexo Press Operator

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Appleton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. in Neenah, WI, is hiring for a Flexo Press Operator to print tags and labels, operate flexographic presses, and manage ink and color accuracy.

You will set up presses from job jackets, run according to schedule, monitor quality, and perform packing and prepress tasks as needed. This on-site role requires dexterity, math skills, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs; hours are 2pm–12am Mon-Thu, with training on 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general mathematics and number sequences.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
• Ability to evaluate color comparisons to match specifications.
• Ability to utilize a ruler and basic measurement skills.
• Strong concentration for continuous tasks.
• Sufficient mechanical ability to set up and maintain flexo press operations.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Teamwork and independent work capability.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up a flexo press according to product specifications.
• Organize jobs for efficiency considering setup and shipping dates.
• Track production time and waste; report issues.
• Run quality-checked samples matching colors and alignments.
• Pack finished tags/labels into boxes or wind onto rolls.
• Maintain ink, press, die, and plate adjustments.
• Clean printing plates after job completion.
• Occasionally perform prepress tasks like mounting plates and mixing ink.
• Operate a machine with rotating and cutting components safely.
• Keep work area clean and perform other duties.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication

Eye-hand coordination

Color matching

Ruler measurement

Concentration

Mechanical ability

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Job description

Press Ahead in Your Career – Now Hiring Flexo Press Operators to Print Quality, Tag Success, and Ink the Future!

Location: Neenah, WI

Wage: $19-24/hr

Hours: 2pm- 12am Monday- Thursday (Train on 1st shift)

Position Summary

To operate a Flexographic printing press, producing various types of tags and labels per customer order. Operator will work according to schedule, maintaining a high volume of quality products. This position also works with variable inkjet equipment and orders. Reports to shift lead person and manufacturing manager.

Responsibilities

• Utilize information from a job jacket and set up a flexo press according to product specification (s), while adhering to any special instructions as indicated.
• Determine most efficient job organization considering press set-up and shipping dates.
• Keep track of production time, waste and any problems affecting the expediency of any given job.
• Prior to running a job, complete a checklist (OK) and provide a sample of the product to be run matching certain colors, alignment and print quality, fulfilling the customer's and SSP's quality standards.
• Perform a packing function; place tags/labels into properly identified boxes as they come off the press or wind onto rolls for the rewinders, while continually monitoring press operations to assure for proper processing and quality.
• Maintain product quality via ink, press, die, variable equipment and plate adjustments.
• After job is completed, clean printing plates and return them to Lockup.
• Occasionally perform prepress functions; mount printing plates, mix ink on related runs according to job specification (s).
• Work with variable speed machine containing rotating and cutting components where common sense and safety consciousness must be maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and perform other job related duties as requested.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of general mathematics; working with number sequence processing.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to display good eye and hand coordination and finger dexterity.
• Ability to evaluate color comparisons to match specifications.
• Ability to utilize a ruler.
• Ability to maintain concentration as visual alertness is a continuous requirement.
• Sufficient mechanical ability to independently set-up and maintain flexo press operations.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Basic computer skill ability.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

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