Flexo Press Operator

Resource-Label-Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Company-paid Short-Term Disability & 【

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Onsite training and growth potential

Job summary

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is seeking a Flexo Press Operator to set up and operate the printing press to produce labels and related products. The role includes loading dies, adjusting ink, and ensuring quality.

Onsite training and opportunities for growth are provided, with a chance to learn a skilled trade in the printing industry and advance your career within our organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units.
• Must read and interpret rulers, scales and other measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order, loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and into press.
• Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Starts press, adjusts speed and alignment of stock to print cylinder.
• Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression and runs approval strip.
• Cleans plates, cylinders and dies; performs routine maintenance.
• Mixes inks to achieve desired colors and viscosity.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Reading measurements

Math skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years related experience

Tools

Flexographic printing press

Measurement tools (ruler, scales)

Job description

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

Responsibilities:

• Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
• Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
• Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

Pay Range

$24-$30

Benefits Summary

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
  potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases