Flexo Printing Setup Technician I

Heartland Label Printers; Little Chute (WI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Heartland Label Printers is seeking a Setup Technician I to ensure safety and quality on Press & Die Cutting equipment while meeting setup time, waste, and speed targets. You will troubleshoot, guide, and train operators and cover during Vaca/absences.

You will review specifications, install tooling, supervisor equipment, and monitor performance to optimize throughput and product quality. Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of flexographic printing are essential.

Qualificações

• One to five years of flexographic printing experience.
• Experience with press setup, troubleshooting, and operation of printing equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and production documentation.
• Working knowledge of flexographic printing processes, terminology, and quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain safety and quality standards on Press & Die Cutting equipment while achieving setup time, waste, and speed targets.
• Review work orders and production specs to determine quantities, schedules, stock, color sequences, anilox specs, and setup requirements.
• Install and configure plates, rollers, dies, cylinders, and tooling per job specs while meeting targets.
• Operate and support presses, turret rewinders, fanfolders, die-cutters, and coating equipment.
• Provide operational coverage during vacations/absences.
• Monitor machine performance and optimize efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Serve as primary technical resource for turret machines (High-Speed ABG, HD-ABG, KTI), fanfolders and die-cutters.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities for setup efficiency and waste reduction.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach and support operators to achieve production targets for speed, waste, quality, and safety.
• Train team members on machine operation, setup procedures, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Mentor to develop operator skills and continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment focused on accountability and excellence.
• Inspect printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, registration, and defects.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and company standards.
• Verify setup accuracy before production to minimize waste.

Conhecimentos

Flexographic printing

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Reading specs

Problem solving

Formação académica

Technical Certification

Associate degree in Printing Technology

Ferramentas

Mark Andy presses

ABG equipment

Die-cutting systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Heartland Label Printers is seeking a Setup Technician I to ensure safety and quality on Press & Die Cutting equipment while meeting setup time, waste, and speed targets. You will troubleshoot, guide, and train operators and cover during Vaca/absences.

You will review specifications, install tooling, supervisor equipment, and monitor performance to optimize throughput and product quality. Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of flexographic printing are essential.