Flexo Printing Machine Operator

Smart Work Consultants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Career growth

Hands-on equipment

Technical training

Stable environment

Packaging company growth

Job summary

Smart Work Consultants in Chennai region seeks an experienced Flexo Machine Operator to operate and maintain flexographic printing machines, ensuring high-quality output, smooth production, and minimal downtime. The role involves setting up presses, managing inks and substrates, and coordinating with production and quality teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with flexographic printing, colour matching, and basic maintenance, contributing to stable operations and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience operating flexographic printing machines.
• Ability to set up and changeover fLexo presses.
• Ability to match colours and register prints.
• Knowledge of inks and substrates used in flexo printing.
• Basic knowledge of plate handling and press maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor flexographic printing machines.
• Set up machines according to job specs.
• Manage ink, plate, cylinder, and substrate settings.
• Monitor colour registration and print quality.
• Perform job changeovers and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain targets and minimize wastage.
• Conduct in-process quality checks.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and safety procedures.

Skills

Flexo operation

Machine setup

Colour matching

Ink handling

Plate knowledge

Substrate knowledge

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

5S & safety

Tools

Flexographic Printing Machines

Printing press maintenance

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Flexo Machine Operator to operate and maintain flexographic printing machines, ensuring high-quality output, smooth production, and minimum machine downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Flexographic Printing Machines


• Set up machines according to job specifications


• Manage ink, plate, cylinder, and substrate settings


• Monitor colour registration, print quality, and machine speed


• Perform job changeovers and basic troubleshooting


• Maintain production targets and minimize wastage


• Conduct in-process quality checks


• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams


• Maintain machine cleanliness and follow safety procedures

Requirements

• Flexographic Printing Machine Operation


• Flexo Machine Setup & Changeover


• Colour Matching & Registration


• Ink Handling & Mixing


• Printing Plate Knowledge


• Film / Flexible Packaging Substrate Knowledge


• Print Quality Inspection


• Machine Troubleshooting


• Production & Waste Control


• Basic Machine Maintenance


• Safety & 5S Practices

Experience Preferred

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Benefits

• ? Attractive salary + performance incentives


• ? Career growth opportunities


• ? Hands-on exposure to modern packaging machinery


• ? Technical training & skill development


• ? Stable work environment


• ? Opportunity to work with a growing packaging company