Flexographic Printing Press Lead Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking experienced * Flexographic Printing Press Lead Operators * to produce high-quality printed flexible packaging materials on our flexographic printing presses (W&H 10-color central impression wide web press and Soma high speed press). ***Hiring for 2nd shift Monday-Friday (set schedule without rotating shifts). Pay rate up to $40 per hour (including shift differential) based on relevant experience and mechanical aptitude. Relocation support available for well-qualified candidates.*

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain job information from prepress department, assist in anilox selection and color sequence.
• Load print cylinders into press, set print decks and adjust registration.
• Set all register eyes, verify bar code, and print repeats.
• Work with QA team to complete job approval checklist.
• Set trim blades and check dimensions before 1st pull.
• The ability and experience to choose the correct web path for each print run.
• During a print run, the Press Operator must monitor every aspect of the run, including web width and edge position, colors, registration, repeat, print quality, and screen quality.
• Bag and tag finished rolls, if required.
• Retain samples for QC Department.
• Document production issues, including material problems, down-time, and plate-related problems.
• Clean up project, including helping to complete necessary paperwork and verifying accuracy.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Initial Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Detail oriented, committed, and willing to learn.
• Must have excellent color perception and be able see with or without corrective lenses.
• Basic computer skills required, Microsoft Excel and Word familiarity desired.
• Flexographic printing experience desired.
• Flexible packaging experience desired.
• Knowledge of and experience with a defect detection system.

**Flex Your Potential with Eagle! **We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan and 2 PPO/HSA plans all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Employees based in Illinois may also choose to enroll in an HMO/HRA plan provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• **Vision Insurance – **On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• **401K Plan **– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement – Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

You should be proficient in:

• Central Impression Printing Press
• Flexographic Printing
• Printing Press Setup
• Flexible Packaging

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Flexographic Printing Press
• Soma Optima
• W&H
• Windmöller & Hölscher