Flexo Press Operator

EnerStaff LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerStaff LLC in Dallas, TX is hiring a Flexo Press Operator to load dies, install print cylinders, mix inks, and run the press while ensuring print quality and alignment.

Responsibilities include ink management, equipment maintenance, quality inspection, and keeping work areas organized. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Shift is 4:00 PM–2:30 AM with pay $20–$35 per hour and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 5 years flexographic narrow web press experience preferred.
• Ability to read rulers and measurement devices.
• Able to stand and walk between machines; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Loads dies into press and installs print cylinders.
• Mixes inks and maintains ink pans, screens and pumps.
• Starts press, adjusts speed and alignment; checks registration and impression.
• Inspects samples for imperfections and makes adjustments.
• Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and keeps area clean.

Skills

Reading job orders

Print quality inspection

Math for measurement

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic press

Job description

Flexo Press operator

Location:Dallas, TX 75247

Shift:4pm-2:30am

Pay:$20-$35/ hour

Start:ASAP

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.
• Additional duties as assigned

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 5 years flexographic narrow web 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 walk between multiple machines.
• 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.