Junior Flex Press Operator

Web-Industries-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Web-Industries- in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Junior Flex Press Operator to join our press operations team. This full-time role focuses on the efficient daily operation of a multicolor printing press, including setup, running, and quality checks.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of wide-web flexographic press experience, and can pass a color vision test, work with minimal supervision, and handle heavy ink and equipment safely.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is required or strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper experience.
• Candidates must pass a color vision test and have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run production according to specifications.
• Perform daily safety inspections and keep the press area safe and clean.
• Mentor and train Press Helper trainees as needed.
• Conduct quality and quantity audits to ensure compliance with specs.
• Enter production, material, labor, and quality data into systems.

Skills

Color vision test

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Work with minimal supervision

Follow detailed instructions

Physical fitness

Computer literacy

Strong math skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Junior Flex Press Operator

Full Time Direct Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1904

Salary Range: $22.02 To $24.00 Annually

Job Summary:
As a member of the Press Operations Team, the Press Operator is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the multicolor printing press.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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 Helper trainees
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
• 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 supervisors 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 – 50-pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Set-up 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 utilize required PPE and work in a safe and ethical manner while maintaining high quality standards at all times.
• Understand and comply with all Lockout/Tag Out procedures.
• Enter production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.

Additional Functions

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

Education

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

Experience

At least 3 years wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass a color blindness test
• Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions
• Must be physically fit due to nature of the work
• Ability to work with and understand computers
• Strong math skills

Special Equipment

• Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.