Precision Flexographic Press Operator - Wide Web

Social Influence LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Press Operator to set up and run a multi-color printing press on polyethylene film. This role requires a thorough knowledge of press operations and related duties of the Flowman and Press Helper.

You will review specs, plan setups, adjust ink and color, inspect prints, and perform quality checks. The position demands twelve-hour shifts, safety awareness, and the ability to work with production paperwork.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED; or 6–12 months manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Must read and interpret English language documents and communicate in English.
• Mathematical skills to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and follow written or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review specs such as job orders, print master, mounter proof, and samples.
• Determine a setup plan and direct press helper in setup duties.
• Help Flowman remove and install sleeves and anilox.
• Set impressions on printing plates and adjust color-to-color register.
• Inspect initial setup samples for color, register, impression, location, and print quality.
• Perform and document required quality checks and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist Flowman with unloading rolls and palletizing.
• Adjust press and supervise team to maximize output, quality, and safety.
• Add ink to totes as needed.
• Monitor production information and complete related paperwork.

Skills

English literacy

Mathematical skills

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Wide web flexo machinery

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Press Operator to set up and run a multi-color printing press on polyethylene film. This role requires a thorough knowledge of press operations and related duties of the Flowman and Press Helper.

You will review specs, plan setups, adjust ink and color, inspect prints, and perform quality checks. The position demands twelve-hour shifts, safety awareness, and the ability to work with production paperwork.