Flexographic Press Operator

Nationwide Technical Search; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Shift premium

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search seeks a Flexographic Printing Press Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. This onsite, direct-hire role offers full benefits and a 2/2/3 shift from 6 PM to 6 AM with a $24–$29/hour wage, plus shift premium.

You will perform press setups, operate the press, train assistants, and ensure safety and quality across production runs. Responsibilities include safety inspections, quality audits, administrative tasks for each run, and maintenance of press equipment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience in printing/press operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups and run production according to specifications.
• Conduct safety inspections and keep press area hazard-free.
• Mentor and train Press Assistants and new operators.
• Audit print quality and quantity to meet standards.
• Handle administrative tasks for print runs.
• Clean, maintain and troubleshoot the press and ancillary equipment.
• Wrap and change rolls weighing over 1000 pounds when needed.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits

$24-29/hour, 2/2/3 6p-6a, Shift prem.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
• Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.
• Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
• Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.
• Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.
• Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
• Wrap and change rolls on the press.
• Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Setup and change press gears as needed.
• Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
• Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
• Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Uses "best practices" regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.
• Enter production data on Hourly production report, utilize Global Shop to scan people and materials into WO.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

Qualifications

A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.