Flexographic Printing Press Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:Assist operator in the set up and running of the pressLoad and Unload print sleeves from press and storage racksLoad and Unload rolls of material from pressInspect end of roll press sheets for quality defectsPlate lift (High marks), Dirty printBring ink from Ink room for next job and return ink no longer neededCheck Ink viscosityRun and monitor the press when the operator is not presentClean print stations, ink pumps, aniloxes and plate sleevesClean and rebuild ink cavitiesMonitor and change solvent/waste drums as neededEmpty solvent drums completelyPalletize all empty reclaimed solvent drumsPalletize all full waste drumsPerform preventive maintenance as scheduledMaintain housekeeping standardsCut down set-up rolls approved for recyclingEmpty scrap box and trash cansSweep entire work areaWipe up any ink on the floor and mopUsed rags and pan liners are to be laid out and dried completely before being disposed of.Work safely at all times  Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to lift up to 75 lbs.Good color visionPrevious manufacturing experience helpfulBasic math skillsMust be able to read and write EnglishAble to read a standard unit tape measureAbility to keep work clean and neatWilling to work overtime including weekendsBe a TEAM PLAYER Monday – ThursdayResponsibilities:Assist operator in the set up and running of the pressLoad and Unload print sleeves from press and storage racksLoad and Unload rolls of material from pressInspect end of roll press sheets for quality defectsPlate lift (High marks), Dirty printBring ink from Ink room for next job and return ink no longer neededCheck Ink viscosityRun and monitor the press when the operator is not presentClean print stations, ink pumps, aniloxes and plate sleevesClean and rebuild ink cavitiesMonitor and change solvent/waste drums as neededEmpty solvent drums completelyPalletize all empty reclaimed solvent drumsPalletize all full waste drumsPerform preventive maintenance as scheduledMaintain housekeeping standardsCut down set-up rolls approved for recyclingEmpty scrap box and trash cansSweep entire work areaWipe up any ink on the floor and mopUsed rags and pan liners are to be laid out and dried completely before being disposed of.Work safely at all times  Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to lift up to 75 lbs.Good color visionPrevious manufacturing experience helpfulBasic math skillsMust be able to read and write EnglishAble to read a standard unit tape measureAbility to keep work clean and neatWilling to work overtime including weekendsBe a TEAM PLAYER Monday – Thursday5:45 p.m. - 6:15 a.m. - $17.25/hr