Flexographic Press Operator

Buffalo. Tapecon. Flexographic Press Operator. $18.62 - $32.09/hour.

Responsible to complete basic to advanced machine operations per the Job Packet in accordance with the Safety Policy, Quality Plan, and ISO procedures. Able to package product for shipment or inventory.

1st shift hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday
- Friday

2nd shift hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday
- Friday ($0.70/hour 2nd shift differential provided)

3rd shift hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am, Monday night
- Saturday morning ($0.90/hour 3rd shift differential provided)

• Conform to all safety protocols especially regarding machine operation
• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications and ISO quality expectations
• Expected to review daily dispatch list to meet project deadlines based on the production schedule
• Input data into ERP software to accurately account for time and parts completed in operations
• Operate machine(s) per Job Operations and Work Instructions to scheduled plan
• Perform tasks operating one or more machines to:
• Rewind to specific tensions and footage or piece counts
• Rewind and inspect, remove, replace, reduce, splice and finish
• Slit rolls
• Die cut
• Plotter cut
• Guillotine cut
• Laser cut
• Back split
• Laminate
• Bend
• Cuff
• Pick and place electronics
• Convert materials
• Print with inks, toners, or thermal transfer ribbons with analog or digital equipment
• Perform other similar advanced machine operations
• Perform basic to advanced set-ups
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized
• Responsible for on-the-job training for new hires, interns, and others
• Other duties as assigned by management

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years machine operation experience required
• Flexographic printing experience required

• Mechanically inclined
• Read, write, count, perform basic math, and measure.
• Communicate clearly in writing (e.g. memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
• Work effectively with peers
• Perform moderate to advanced problem solving within assigned tasks
• Exercises technical judgment in deciding work methods