Flexographic Press Operator

Job TitleOperates machinery (print, laminator, slitter) in the print areaEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Sets up products by customer or item specification. Monitors and assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity produced on the machine according to customer specification. Rolls stock changes for printing materials. Maintains production schedules by ensuring there is enough stock for fabrication. Monitors and remains accountable for overall production waste. Lubricates press to maintain efficient operation of press and minimize critical part failure. Monitors efficiency and identifies problem areas. Communicates with other departments for resolution of problems. Ensures that work area is safe and kept in an orderly manner by performing daily housekeeping. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet the needs for the organization. Therefore, other duties may be assigned. Able to work any shift.Tasks for Print:Sets up and operates flexographic press to print designs or lettering onto rolls of filmSets up, monitors, and adjusts the printing process on a control panel or computer monitorReads job order and mounts specified rubber plate and printing dies on cylinder; installs cylinder on shaft and secures assembly in bed of pressCompletes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed areaInserts shaft through core of film and secures roll on press in feed positionSplices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directedStarts press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plates as necessaryCuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred off center impressionsCleans rubber plate, cylinder, dye fonts and lubricates press as neededMixes inks or dyes to produce desired colorsRuns several presses with different size and color capacitiesInks the presses, loads film, and adjusts the press to the film sizeEnsures that film and ink meet specificationsGuides film through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controlsMonitors their operation and keeps the film feeders well stockedAdjusts ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying changerCorrects film tears or jamsOils and cleans the pressesPerforms digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printingBlends colors