Job Description

Description

Job Summary:

Set up and operate flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film, paper, and nonabsorbent stock by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Run a press machine in an efficient manner to meet production goals and deliver a product that exceeds the customers’ quality requirements.

· Adhere to all safety guidelines and machine operating procedures. 

· Follow all instructions and procedures noted on the PFS listed in all job folders. 

· Complete shift paperwork and checklists or enter job data into computer program.

· Mount printing sleeves on to printing cylinders and install in press. 

· Take viscosity and pH.

· Inspect material being printed during production run, both visually and through x-rite.

· Roll changes and wrapping finished rolls.

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Three years of related experience and/or training.

· A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Good knowledge of printing equipment and machine operation. Very good knowledge and understanding of safety and quality   policies and procedures. 

· Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

· Basic measuring skills including reading both standard and metric tape. 

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.  

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  

· Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software.  

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  

· Ability to assist maintenance in identifying and repairing minor mechanical problems.  

· Ability to work the required  hours of the position and additional hours as needed.

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to perform the   following activities:

· Frequently lift and /or move up   to 50 pounds; 

· Occasionally up to 100 pounds   with assistance

· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl

· Use hands and fingers to handle   or feel product samples; reach with hands and arms  

· Frequently talk and hear

· Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral   vision and ability to adjust focus.