Flexo Press Operator

EnerStaff LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerStaff LLC is seeking a Flexo Press Operator (Temp-to-Hire) in Dallas, TX. The role runs 2pm-12:30am and pays $20-$38 per hour. You will load dies, mix inks, start the press, and maintain print quality through color/ registration adjustments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of flexographic narrow web press experience, strong measurement skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This position offers growth opportunities and on-site work with standard safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Minimum 5 years flexographic narrow web press experience preferred.
• Ability to read ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• Stand and walk between multiple machines; lift up to 50 lbs with/without assistance.
• Vision: close, color, depth perception; focus adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and in 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.
• Cuts and inspects approval strip for imperfections; makes adjustments as needed.
• Cleans plates, cylinders and dies; performs maintenance daily/weekly/monthly.
• Mixes inks to produce desired colors and viscosity.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Flexo press experience

Die loading

Ink mixing

Measurement & math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Flexo Press Operator (Temp-to-Hire)

Location:Dallas, TX 75247

Shift:2pm-12:30am

Pay:$20-$38/ 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.