A Shift Flexo Press Helper

NCCO (formerly Dot It); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NCCO is seeking a Flexo Press Helper to support the press team by staging materials, assisting with setup, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. You’ll help ensure smooth production handling substrates, monitoring quality, and communicating issues promptly to keep operations on track.

This role suits someone with mechanical aptitude who wants to grow in flexographic printing and develop broader press skills through hands-on experience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to grow in flexographic printing.
• Ability to assist with press setup and material handling.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist setting up the press with substrates, plates, inks, and dies.
• Monitor press operation and address quality issues during runs.
• Support cleaning and maintenance to keep a safe, organized work area.
• Assist with waste management and material tracking.
• Coordinate with press operator and lead on issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Summary:

The Flexo Press Helper supports the press team by staging materials, assisting with press setup, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role ensures smooth production by handling substrates, monitoring quality, and communicating issues promptly. It's ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude and a desire to grow within flexographic printing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

Press Setup & Preparation:

• Assist in setting up the press by gathering and preparing necessary materials, including substrates, plates, inks, and dies.


• Mount printing plates and assist with anilox roller preparation.


• Load and align rolls of material onto the press, ensuring proper web tension and tracking.


• Assist in verifying job tickets, ensuring correct specifications before production begins.

Production Support:

• Monitor the press operation during runs, checking for quality issues such as misregistration, ink smudging, die-cut alignment, or other defects.


• Communicate with the Press Operator and Lead regarding any irregularities or malfunctions that arise during printing.


• Assist in performing basic press adjustments under the direction of the Press Lead.


• Help ensure smooth operation by keeping workstations stocked with necessary tools and supplies.

Quality Control & Troubleshooting:

• Inspect finished labels and printed materials for defects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.


• Assist in making adjustments to correct minor issues, such as cleaning anilox rollers or replacing doctor blades.


• Work alongside the Quality Assurance team to confirm ink color accuracy and press performance.

Material Handling & Waste Management:

• Handle raw material movement, including staging rolls, disposing of waste properly, and recycling used materials where applicable.


• Help minimize material waste by following best practices in job setup and press adjustments.


• Assist in tracking material usage and reporting inconsistencies to the production team.

Press Maintenance & Cleanliness:

• Assist in performing routine cleaning and maintenance of press components, including rollers, ink trays, and die stations.


• Help ensure proper storage and handling of inks, plates, and other printing materials.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to company safety protocols.

Responsibilities Breakdown:

• Press setup & staging: 25%


• Press support during production: 35%


• Cleanup & maintenance: 20%


• Quality checks & communication: 10%