Flotek Inc. is looking to add on its 1st shift Print line Operator/ Tech to prepare machines for printing. Ink the presses, and adjust the press and run/operate. Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly. Guide parts through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.

Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a..m to 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime.

A printer operator is tasked to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all printing equipment in a company. This person performs all necessary printing requests coming from customers and the company and is expected to have a working knowledge of various printing equipment and printing techniques to assure quality.

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Printing Machine Operator"

· Blend and test paint, inks, stains, and solvents according to types of material being printed and work order specifications.

· Correct misprinted materials, using materials such as ink eradicators or solvents

· Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences.

· Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.

· Load, position, and adjust unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms.

· Operate equipment at slow speed to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.

· Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products.

· Pour or spread paint, ink, color compounds, and other materials into reservoirs, troughs, hoppers, or color holders of printing units, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity.

· Push buttons, turn handles or move controls and levers to start and control printing machines.

· Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, handwheels, or hand tools.

· Set and adjust speed, temperature, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment.

· Clean and lubricate printing machines and components

· Coordinate printing activities with activities of workers who set up, clean, and feed machines.

· Direct and monitor activities of workers feeding, inspecting, and tending printing machines and materials.

· Maintain records of goods produced, supplies used, production costs, and machine maintenance and repair activities.

· Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment used to assemble and finish products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Print line operator/Tech: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person