Flexo Press Operator

Resource Label Group; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Flexo Press Operator in Fountain Valley, CA. This onsite role involves setting up and operating a printing press to produce labels and related products. Onsite training is provided with opportunities to grow within the skilled trades of the printing industry.

The position emphasizes hands-on work, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. The company notes unlimited growth potential and ongoing career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience or training.
• At least 1 year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Read job order and load dies into press; install print cylinder on shaft and in press.
• Fill ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Start press; adjust speed and stock alignment to print cylinder.
• Engage print cylinders; adjust impression for proper register.
• Cut samples of the approval strip; inspect for defects and adjust as needed.
• Clean plates, cylinders and dies; perform required maintenance.
• Mix inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Reading rulers

Mathematical ability

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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.
• Wage Range: $24.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour DOE.