Flexographic Pressman

Lever, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Flexo Press Operator in Buffalo, NY to set up and operate our printing press for label and packaging solutions. You will load dies, install print cylinders, mix inks, and monitor print quality across shifts.

The role requires basic math, ability to read measurement devices, and at least one year of flexographic printing experience. The position offers daytime and late afternoon shifts with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order, loads dies, installs print cylinders and starts press.
• Fills ink pans, screens, and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Adjusts speed and alignment, engages cylinders, and runs approval strips.
• Inspects print for registration, missing impressions, or color issues; makes adjustments.
• Cleans plates and cylinders; performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Flexographic printing press

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ruler

Job description

Shift:

1st(one opening): M-F, 6:30am-3:00pm

2nd(two openings): M-Th, 2:30pm-1:00am

Pay Range:

$21.50- $29.00

2ndshift has a $1.00 shift differential so top of the range would be $30.00/Hourly.

Signing bonus after 30 days to be considered for candidates needing to relocate for the position.

Equipment:

Minimum 1 yearofnarrow webprinting experience. Likely Mark Andy Flexo

Job Description

• A leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging, and fulfillment services. Providing products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries.

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order and loads dies into the 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

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

$21 - $30 an hour