Flexographic Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

Responsible for setting up and operating a 6 to 8 color flexographic printing press, DPI camera inspection system, and related inspection equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety requirements, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving printing problems and maintaining the mechanical operation of the press to keep quality, registration, color consistency, and production speed at optimum levels. Must have a strong understanding of inks, solvents, and printing on a variety of substrates. Experience operating and troubleshooting DPI camera inspection systems is required to ensure print quality and defect detection throughout the production process.

Fundamental Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives production order and job assignments from lead. Reads order to verify quantity to run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
• Obtains substrate, cylinders, plates, inks (water-base and UV), and related supplies needed to produce job.
• Sets up, operates, and monitors DPI camera inspection equipment to verify print quality, registration, color consistency, and detect defects during production.
• Checks setup, registration, die cutting, and color against approved proof or print.
• Secures approval for production run.
• Maintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run, collecting production run samples as required. Completes production records.
• Troubleshoots and resolves printing and inspection system issues to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards.
• Solves printing problems.
• Ensures proper cleanliness of press, workstation, DPI camera equipment, and immediate press area by returning unused ink to ink shelves, removing trash, rags, and extra material.
• Able to read, review, and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and proofs.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of flexographic printing experience Required
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating and troubleshooting DPI camera inspection systems in a flexographic printing environment Required
• High school diploma or GED Required
• Experience in label manufacturing Preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while keeping presses and inspection systems running efficiently.
• Detail oriented.
• Works well with hands; good fine motor skills.
• Works well with limited supervision.
• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude capable of diagnosing problems utilizing core concepts and able to execute basic repairs and supervise vendor repairs.
• Computer skills Ability to navigate through a Windows-based computer system and perform basic tasks such as saving files, printing files, retrieving files/folders, and operating DPI camera inspection software.
• Good judgment of color, design, and print quality.
• Experience interpreting and responding to DPI camera defect reports and inspection data.

Mathematical Skills

• High school math skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Bending and twisting for up to 10 hours.
• Standing and walking for up to 10 hours.

Shift Availability

Training will take place on first shift (6:00 am 2:30 pm). Position will be assigned to second shift starting at 2:00 pm and ending at 12:30 am, with a 30-minute lunch and two breaks, working Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be required.