What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Press Operator position at KB Hiring?
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
Qualifications
Qualifications :
Minimum 5 years of flexographic printing experience (strongly preferred).
Hands-on experience with CI Flexo (Central Impression) presses .
Proven experience in Wide Web printing (30" and above, preferably 62").
Familiarity with machines such as W&H, PCMC, Comexi, F&K, Bobs, Webtron, Achillei .
Knowledge of water and solvent-based inks (preferred but not required).
Experience working with diverse materials, including Non-Woven, Paper, Film, and Paperboard.
Any training or leadership experience is a huge plus .
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Certification :
Special Requirements :
