Flexographic Prepress Operator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Prepress Operator is responsible for setting up and operating prepress equipment and preparing materials for flexographic printing according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving routine production issues to ensure quality standards are met and to support press efficiency. Works with a commitment to quality, a sense of urgency, and a purpose of always exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Receive production order and job assignments from Lead and respond appropriately.

• Read and understand job tickets to accurately define job requirements including colors, substrates, and production specifications.

• Operate prepress equipment safely and efficiently producing quality products.

• Prepare materials for production including file setup, plate/screen preparation, and part storage as required.

• Inspection of prepared materials produced to job specifications and quality standards prior to release to production.

• Collaborate with production to ensure job readiness and alignment with approved proofs or print requirements.

• Complete production records as required by company policy.

• Solve routine production issues related to prepress and job setup.

• Ensure cleanliness of work area by maintaining organized equipment, materials, and workspace.

• Project positive and professional behavior/attitude.

• Follow administrative procedures established for inter/intradepartmental interaction.

• Able to read, review and understand job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications.

• Additional tasks/duties/special projects may be assigned, as necessary, including cross-department assignments.

Requirements

• Screen, flexo or offset printing experience required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Mechanical/machine skills required

• Basic math skills

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills required

• Mechanical aptitude

• Detail oriented

• Ability to solve routine production issues

• Work independently with little supervision

• Multitask - ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment

• Good communication skills

• Good judgment of quality, design, and production standards

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds

• Bending and twisting throughout shift

• Standing and walking for extended periods

Salary Description

$18-$22/hour