Flexo Press Operator

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Flexographic Press Operator to join our Production Team at our Alabama facility. The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for the efficient set up and operation of a flexographic press while printing labels to specification and ensuring that quality is maintained in a consistent manner.

** Mon - Fri 7a-3:30p, overtime as needed!**

Responsibilities:

-Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
-Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
-Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
-Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
-Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
-Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
-Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
-Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

-Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision health insurance.
-Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution.
-Eight paid holidays a year in addition to paid time off that increases with tenure.
-Short term & long term disability along with company paid life insurance.
-We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization.
-We believe in rewarding our employees with performance based salary increases.

Qualifications:

-High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
-Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
-Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
-The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Hoover, AL 35244 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hoover, AL 35244: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28