What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Printing Press Operator position at CustomBoxes.io?
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Flexographic Printing Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining a printer similar to that of the flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials (custom shipping boxes in particular). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of printing processes, proper ink saturation and layout design, along with a passion for delivering exceptional results in print advertising.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate flexographic printing presses according to job specifications.
- Monitor the printing process to ensure quality control and adherence to production standards.
- Perform routine maintenance on printing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with the design team to understand layout designs and graphic requirements.
- Adjust ink flow, pressure, and speed settings as needed for color management (blank ink only) and typography accuracy.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the printing process and implement effective solutions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Assist in fabricating print materials as required for various projects.
- Use Shopify to print labels to pack and fulfill orders that you print
- Ability to use Adobe to moderately adjust design for printing (we train people on this, but it is helpful to have experience or desire to learn this)
Experience
- Proven experience in screen printing or flexographic printing is preferred.
- Familiarity with layout design principles and graphic design software is a plus.
- Experience operating forklifts or other machinery related to the printing process is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of color management techniques and typography best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
- Nice to have: Shopify fulfillment and Adobe Creative Studio / Illustrator
Type of person that will fit in well
- Independent and goal orientated
- Creative and like working with clients
- Driven to success (hitting goals = bonus up to $10/hr)
- Problem solving and likes looking at numbers to improve results
- Intellectually curious
- Easy to get along with
- Passion for helping small business, non-profits and the environment (any or all)
- Attention to detail (mistakes cost our SMB clients a lot)
If you are passionate about the printing industry and possess the skills necessary to excel as a Printer using similar skills as a Flexographic Printing Operator, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25