Flexo Press Operator

Resource Label Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Dallas is seeking a skilled Flexo Press Operator to set up and run a narrow web press for labels and related products. Onsite training is provided, offering you a pathway to learn a valued trade in the printing industry and advance your career.

The role requires reading job orders, loading dies, adjusting ink and impression, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring quality by inspecting for defects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 5 years flexographic narrow web press experience preferred.
• Must be able to read rulers and measurement devices.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with fractions and decimals.
• Stand and walk between machines; may lift up to 50 pounds.

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

Skills

Reading gauges

Math skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years flexographic narrow web press experience preferred

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.
• 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.