What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Printing Press Operator - 2nd Shift - Waupun, WI position at EAGLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING?
***Temperature Controlled Work Environment – Set Schedules – No Rotating Shifts – No Mandatory OT***
Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking experienced Printing Press Operators to produce high-quality printed flexible packaging materials on our flexographic printing presses (W&H 10-color central impression wide web press and Soma high speed press). Hiring for second shift (Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm). Pay rate up to $40 per hour (including shift differential) based on relevant experience and mechanical aptitude.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtain job information from prepress department, assist in anilox selection and color sequence.
- Load print cylinders into press, set print decks and adjust registration.
- Set all register eyes, verify bar code, and print repeats.
- Work with QA team to complete job approval checklist.
- Set trim blades and check dimensions before 1st pull.
- Understand in-line lamination process, as well as in-line slitting.
- The ability and experience to choose the correct web path for each print run.
- During a print run, the Press Operator must monitor every aspect of the run, including web width and edge position, colors, registration, repeat, print quality, and screen quality.
- Bag and tag finished rolls, if required.
- Retain samples for QC Department.
- Document production issues, including material problems, down-time, and plate-related problems.
- Clean up project, including helping to complete necessary paperwork and verifying accuracy
- Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Initial Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- High mechanical aptitude desired.
- Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
- Detail oriented, committed, and willing to learn.
- Must have excellent color perception and be able see with or without corrective lenses.
- Basic computer skills required, Microsoft Excel and Word familiarity desired.
- Flexographic printing experience desired.
- Flexible packaging experience desired.
- Knowledge of and experience with a defect detection system.
Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We take care of our employees with an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 100% company-funded medical reimbursement program, paid time off, 401k matching, and an employee assistance program. We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations. We have bonus opportunities for employees to earn up to $2,500 for each referral and even offer a discount program that provides savings on everything from groceries to travel!
Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40
