Machine Operator

Summary:

Sets up and operates flexographic department printing presses to print designs or lettering on various stock by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Reads job order, installs cylinder on shaft, and secures assembly in bed of press.
• Fills ink trays with specified inks.
• Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print one or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed area.
• Inserts shaft through core of paper or plastic roll and secures roll on press in feed position.
• Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directed.
• Sets up specific tools required for job such as; dies, perfs, sheeter, turnbar, turret and lamination.
• Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment of printing plate as necessary.
• Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections, such as blurred or off-center impressions.
• Maintenance of press performed as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position will require initiative & potential for learning on hand mechanical skills.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience and/or training is a plus, but not a requirement.