Wide Web Flexo Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!

**Hours: **Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Pay: up to $32.00/HR

Duties:

• Set up and operate high-speed PCMC Central Impression (CI) Flexographic Printing Presses to produce flexible packaging products.
• Mount printing plates, install anilox rolls, and thread wide web substrates through the press.
• Perform press setup, makeready, changeovers, and job transitions while minimizing downtime and material waste.
• Operate presses at optimal production speeds while monitoring web tension, ink viscosity, impression settings, registration, and drying systems.
• Adjust press settings to maintain print quality, color consistency, registration accuracy, and coating performance.
• Inspect running webs continuously for print defects, color variations, registration issues, and other quality concerns.
• Conduct quality checks throughout production to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Work with solvent-based and water-based ink systems and maintain proper ink performance.
• Troubleshoot press, ink, substrate, and registration issues to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on press equipment.
• Maintain accurate production records, quality documentation, and press reports.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMP requirements, and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production goals and delivery schedules.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of Flexographic Printing Press experience required.
• Experience operating Wide Web Flexographic Presses preferred.
• Experience with PCMC Central Impression (CI) Presses highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of flexographic printing processes and flexible packaging manufacturing.
• Knowledge of solvent-based and water-based ink systems.
• Experience with web handling, tension control systems, registration systems, and automated press controls.
• Ability to mount printing plates, install anilox rolls, and perform press setups independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with color management, print quality, and process control.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, specifications, production orders, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

What does Express offer to you??

• Weekly paychecks!
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer to Express!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
• Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.

Apply now:

**Call **- View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to schedule a phone interview.

Address - 1033 W College Ave STE 100 Appleton, WI 54914

Email - View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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You should be proficient in:

• Knowledge of Large Format Graphics
• Web Offset Printing
• Sheet Fed Offset Printing
• Offset Lithography
• Digital Printing
• Inkjet Printing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Flexographic Printing Press