Flexo Press Operator

Resource Label Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Flexo Press Operator to set up and operate our printing press for labels and related products. The role includes on-site training and opportunities to grow your skills in a skilled trade within the printing industry.

Pay ranges from $26.00 to $33.00 per hour, with potential for advancement as you gain experience. The job emphasizes hands-on learning, attention to color accuracy, and regular maintenance of printing equipment.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required or equivalent.
• Experience with flexographic printing press preferred (1 year).
• Ability to read measurements and perform basic arithmetic.

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.
• Inspects printed rolls for defects and makes adjustments as needed.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on press equipment.
• Mixes inks to achieve desired colors and viscosity.
• Maintains organized work areas and adheres to housekeeping standards.

Skills

Press operation

Measurement reading

Material handling

Ink mixing

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Flexographic press

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.

Pay Range: 26.00- 33.00 per hour

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.