GENERAL PURPOSE: Set up, operate, and maintain a multi color Flexographic press including Comco’s, Mark Andy’s, and Webtrons, using UV water-based inks. Manage all aspects of press performance including productivity, quality, and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that product is printed according to specifications.
• Pulls job tickets and verifies stock, inks, and dies are available and used as specified.
• Performs line clearance by following line clearance SOP.
• Pulls spec, verifies aniloxes, ink colors, die outline, stock, and special instructions.
• Sets up machine; installs aniloxes, inks, correct stock, die, and plates.
• Sets impressions and registers print-to-print and print-to-die.
• Completes all start-up checks, verifies scan ability of bar code, and gets start approval.
• Completes in-process inspections; follows work instructions and control plan.
• Finishes job by verifying end to start approval.
• Closes out job by completing paperwork and placing in ticket with product.
• Performs general maintenance to press.
• Follows 6S guidelines assigned to work area and surrounding areas.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have two years’ press operator experience.
• Must have basic personal computer skills including electronic mail and word processing.
• Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must be able to set up, operate, and perform preventative maintenance on press.
• Must have basic leadership skills required to give press assistant simple directions.
• Must have basic math skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read and comprehend measurements on a ruler.
• Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and work instructions.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.