Flexo Press Operator (1st Shift or 2nd Shift availabilities)

Resource Label Group; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Performance-based raises

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Texas is seeking a Flexo Press Operator to set up and run our printing press for labels and related products. You will load dies, install print cylinders, adjust ink and stock alignment, and monitor quality from start to finish.

The role requires 1–3 years of flexographic printing experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong reading of rulers and measurement devices. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Minimum 1 year flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Die cutter experience a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must read and interpret rulers, scales and other measurement devices.
• Stand and walk regularly; lift up to 50 pounds with/without assistance.
• Visual requirements include color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and load dies into press; install print cylinders and load onto shaft.
• Fill ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Start press; adjust speed and stock alignment to print cylinder.
• Engage cylinders; adjust impression and run proof; check for print/register accuracy.
• Cut samples and inspect for misregisters, missing impressions or ink issues; adjust as needed.
• Clean plates, cylinders and dies; perform routine maintenance.
• Mix inks to achieve desired colors and viscosity; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexographic printing press

Die cutter experience

Basic math

Ruler reading

Stand and lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour day shift (Overtime as needed)

***Qualified applicants only. There is not a need for a forklift driver in this role.

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
• Other 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 one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred
• Die cutter experience a plus
• 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

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases

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Company Description

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.