Flexo Print Press Operator - 1st shift

Whittle Limited; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A printing company in Gardner, KS, is seeking a skilled press operator for full-time work. Responsibilities include operating HP digital Print Presses and ensuring quality during production runs. Candidates should have high school education, machine aptitude, and the ability to pass a color perception test. This position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour, along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• HP certification preferred.
• Experience in a production environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Verify material size and type using the job jacket.
• Clean nip and corona rollers, check ink levels.
• Run job to perform first piece inspection.

Skills

Machine aptitude

Good math skills

Ability to pass color perception test

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

HP certification preferred

Job description

Description

Do you have experience running a printing press? We are looking for you. We offer great benefits and working environment.

Description

1st shift Monday -Friday 7:00am to 3:30

Rate of pay starts at $18.00/ hour based on printing and machine operation experience

We run HP digital Print Presses, Flexo Print Presses and Screen Print Presses.

Requirements

Primary responsibilities

• Using the job jacket, verifies material size, type of material.
• Clean all nip, corona tray and corona rollers, check tack of blue and feeder roller and refresh if tack is low.
• Check ink levels and add ink as needed to reach proper levels and run ink test program.
• Select art for job and RIP over to press.
• Run job to perform first piece inspection. If required by gang, makes sure that job jacket is signed off and Supervisor check is conducted before running job.
• Use the first piece to check quality of print during run and complete job. Place the first piece in the jacket to be used as a guide by future work processes.
• When job is complete scan the job to the next work center and move job to completed hold area.
• At end of shift operator cleans area and informs supervisor of any mechanical, material or ink problems that caused issues during the day.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• HP certification preferred
• Experience in a production environment is helpful
• Should possess machine aptitude
• Able to pass color perception test
• Good math skills
• Must frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or walk for the full shift
• Willingness to cross-train throughout the organization

Benefits

Positions include a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, paid time off and 401(k). Opportunity for overtime when required to meet production demands. Job Type: Full-time.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting 18:00/hour plus shift differential/ based on printing experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person

Gardner, KS 66030

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.