Flexo Press Operator Trainee

Resource Label Group; Nixa (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Resource Label Group, a full-service label design and printing manufacturer serving diverse industries, seeks an entry-level Press Trainee for on-site training. You will assist in setting up and operating printing presses handling multiple materials with UV and water-based inks across 7"–17" presses with up to 10 color stations.

You will learn to interpret orders, identify materials, and load and align substrates, while maintaining quality and accuracy throughout shifts.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ year flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read rulers and measurement scales.

Responsabilidades

• Learn how to interpret job orders.
• Learn how to identify proper materials being used.
• Learn how to produce labels for packaging.
• Ensure press area is ready for the job.
• Assist in loading raw material onto the butt splicer for continuous run.
• Assist in changing matrix and waste rolls.
• Assist in changing printing cylinders and washing ink stations.
• Monitor web quality and identify imperfections.
• Keep work area clean and organized for shift transitions.
• Double check paperwork and labeling accuracy.

Conocimientos

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Measurement tools

Descripción del empleo

At Resource Label Group, we are a full service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries. With full-scale capabilities coast-to-coast across North America, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge label printing with a national reach and local touch.

This is an entry level position where the right candidate will have a path to becoming a trained Flexo Press Operator! 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. The Press Trainee will assist in set up and operation of the printing press to producing labels on paper, plastic, foil, and film materials using UV and water-based inks on 7\" to 17\" presses with up to 10 color stations.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to interpret our job orders
• Learn how to identify proper material is being used
• Learn how to properly make labels for packaging
• Ensure everything is at the press for the job at hand
• Learn how to load raw material onto the butt splicer for continuous run
• Assist in changing matrix (waste) roll on the fly
• Assist in changeovers including switching out print cylinders, washing up ink stations, and printing plates
• Learn how to use the rewind tables for taking out splices and bad labels out of finished rolls
• When running continuously watch the web for imperfections & overall quality
• Make sure your area is clean and organized for easy transfer from one shift to the next and overall accuracy
• Always double check paperwork, part numbers, and labeling matchup with the item running

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.
• Depending on the experiences