What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Press Operator position at 77 Consultants?
Key Responsibilities
Primary Duties:
- Perform setups and operate the press to meet production specifications.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of the press and surrounding area, ensuring a hazard-free workspace.
- Act as a mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators.
- Perform quality and quantity audits to ensure products meet established standards.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean the press and ancillary equipment.
- Handle raw materials and finished rolls, including pushing, turning, and wrapping rolls weighing over 1,000 pounds.
- Replace ink buckets (40-50 pounds) and conduct proper cleanup.
- Set up and change press gears, shafts, and webbing of stock materials.
- Use best practices to minimize setup time and waste.
- Enter accurate production data into the ERP system.
Secondary Duties:
- Blend or adjust inks as required.
- Ensure waste ink and oil are disposed of according to standards.
- Assist in new product development and customer meetings as needed.
- Operate auxiliary converting equipment as directed.
Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills:
- 5 years of experience in flexographic printing is mandatory.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Strong math skills and familiarity with computers.
- Must pass a color blindness test.
Education and Certification:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Forklift certification is mandatory.
Special Requirements:
- Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.
- Compliance with safety and ethical standards at all times.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000
