Flexo Assistant Operator

Summary/Objective

The Flexographic Press Operator’s primary function is to set up and operate flexo presses to produce items consistent with customer specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set up press. Use appropriate dies, inks and other materials as specified by the order. Load rolls of stock on the press.
• Operate press. Make press adjustments as needed to ensure print consistency, quality, and registration. Verify proper color shades, die cuts, etc. Ensure items are varnished, glued, and/or folded as needed.
• Mount printing plates properly on cylinders.
• Adjust and mix inks per job requirement.
• Obtain approval of product before press run. Maintain waste levels within set parameters. Unload product at end of line.
• Coordinate press crew efforts with other operators. Train other workers as instructed.
• Maintain safe, clean workstation. Place waste in appropriate containers.
• Maintains clean work area and supports procedures and practices dedicated to ensuring products meet safety requirements, customer required standards and regulatory standards.
• Complete all forms. Maintain records, files, and/or logs as required.
• Assist other employees as instructed.
• Inspect, catch, stack and package material as needed.
• Operate other presses and equipment as requested.
• Supervisor may assign other duties and responsibilities.

Competencies

Verbal and written professional communication skills.

Organization skills.

Detail oriented.

Initiative.                                                                  

Problem Solving.

Time Management.

Perform basic mathematical skills, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and/or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or carry up to fifty pounds overhead and frequently push/pull up to 125 pounds.
• Requires constant movement and bending.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Summary/Objective

The Flexographic Press Operator’s primary function is to set up and operate flexo presses to produce items consistent with customer specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set up press. Use appropriate dies, inks and other materials as specified by the order. Load rolls of stock on the press.
• Operate press. Make press adjustments as needed to ensure print consistency, quality, and registration. Verify proper color shades, die cuts, etc. Ensure items are varnished, glued, and/or folded as needed.
• Mount printing plates properly on cylinders.
• Adjust and mix inks per job requirement.
• Obtain approval of product before press run. Maintain waste levels within set parameters. Unload product at end of line.
• Coordinate press crew efforts with other operators. Train other workers as instructed.
• Maintain safe, clean workstation. Place waste in appropriate containers.
• Maintains clean work area and supports procedures and practices dedicated to ensuring products meet safety requirements, customer required standards and regulatory standards.
• Complete all forms. Maintain records, files, and/or logs as required.
• Assist other employees as instructed.
• Inspect, catch, stack and package material as needed.
• Operate other presses and equipment as requested.
• Supervisor may assign other duties and responsibilities.

Competencies

Verbal and written professional communication skills.

Organization skills.

Detail oriented.

Initiative.                                                                  

Problem Solving.

Time Management.

Perform basic mathematical skills, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and/or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or carry up to fifty pounds overhead and frequently push/pull up to 125 pounds.
• Requires constant movement and bending.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.