Flexographic Press Operator

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for operating, adjusting, and controlling flexographic printing machines, ensuring print quality, specification compliance, and production timelines with minimal waste. Key Highlights: 1. Efficient and safe operation of flexographic printing machines. 2. Compliance with printing specifications and minimization of waste. 3. Equipment maintenance and adherence to quality and safety procedures. Company dedicated to flexographic label printing. WE ARE SEEKING: \*\*FLEXOGRAPHIC PRESS OPERATORS\*\* **Job Objective** Operate, adjust, and control flexographic printing machines to ensure print quality, compliance with technical specifications, and established production timelines, minimizing waste and maintaining safe working conditions. **Responsibilities and Functions** * Prepare flexographic printing machines (plate mounting, roller adjustment, ink preparation). * Conduct print tests and adjust parameters (pressure, viscosity, substrate tension, color registration). * Execute the production plan according to assigned orders. * Monitor print quality during production and make immediate corrections. * Report deviations and coordinate with the quality department for product release. * Perform cleaning of rollers, anilox cylinders, ink pans, and work areas per established procedures. * Record production data (ink consumption, machine uptime, waste). * Ensure proper handling of inks, solvents, and materials. * Comply with safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations. **7\. Responsibilities** * Efficient and safe operation of the flexographic press. * Compliance with customer-specified printing requirements. * Minimization of material waste and downtime. * Maintenance of the press and associated accessories under the operator’s responsibility. * Adherence to quality, safety, and cleanliness (5S) procedures. * Timely reporting of technical or process failures. * Safeguarding assigned consumables (inks, plates, substrates). **8\. Required Profile** * **Education:** Technical high school diploma, technical degree in graphic arts, industrial maintenance, or related field. * **Experience:** 2–3 years as a flexographic press operator or flexographic printing assistant. * **Technical Knowledge:** * Operation of flexographic printing machines and printing processes. * Properties of inks, solvents, and substrates. * Adjustment of printing parameters (viscosity, pressure, registration, tension). * Quality control procedures in printing. * **Competencies:** * Attention to detail and precision. * Discipline and adherence to procedures. * Teamwork. * Responsibility and commitment to quality. * Ability to work under pressure. * **Languages:** Not required (basic technical English for manuals is desirable). * **Availability:** Willingness to rotate shifts and work extended hours when required. Salary: $16,000.00 \- $19,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment