Flexo Press Operator-2nd Shift

Resource Label Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Flexo Press Operator to set up and run our printing press for labels and related products. This onsite role includes hands-on training and career growth in the printing trade.

You will load dies, mix inks, adjust color accuracy, inspect print quality, and maintain the equipment through routine maintenance to ensure smooth operations. The job requires basic math, ruler reading, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience.
• At least 1 year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read measurement devices.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load dies into press, install print cylinders on shaft and press.
• Fill ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Start press, adjust speed and stock alignment as necessary.
• Engage print cylinders; adjust impression and ensure proper registration.
• Inspect approval strips for defects and adjust prints accordingly.
• Clean plates, cylinders and dies; perform routine maintenance.
• Mix inks to achieve desired colors and viscosity.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; follow housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Reading rulers

Measurement accuracy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.
• 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.
• 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.