What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Press Operator- Printing Experience Required position at Web Industries Inc?
Essential Functions (Core duties/tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)
- Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
• Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.
• Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
• Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.
• Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.
• Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
• Wrap and change rolls on the press.
• Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Setup and change press gears as needed.
• Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
• Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
• Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Uses “best practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.
Run/assist on auxiliary converting equipment as directed by supervisor
Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.
• Enter accurate production info into ERP system
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.
- 5 years experience with flexographic printing is required
• Must be able to pass a color blindness test.
• Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions.
• Must be physically fit due to nature of the work.
• Ability to work with and understand computers.
• Strong math skills.
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
Education: HS diploma or GED required
Special Training: Forklift certification
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
