Flexo Press Helper

Job Summary

The Flexo Print Helper is responsible for assisting Flexographic Press Operators with the setup, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of flexographic printing equipment. This position supports the Press Operator in producing printed materials that meet established customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

The Flexo Print Helper must adhere to all company policies and always represent the organization in a professional and ethical manner. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep management informed of matters affecting production, quality, equipment, repairs, materials, and/or safety. The Flexo Print Helper must be willing to learn all aspects of flexographic printing operations and be cross‑trained on applicable equipment and processes.

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• Read and understand job tickets, work orders, production instructions, specifications, and job‑related documentation.
• Review job requirements with the Flexo Press Operator prior to beginning production.
• Assist with the setup, start‑up, operation, and shutdown of flexographic printing equipment.
• Stage all materials and supplies required for upcoming jobs, including paper, stock, ink, printing plates, dies, and other necessary materials.
• Verify that the correct materials, inks, plates, dies, and supplies are being used according to job specifications.
• Assist with loading and unloading rolls and other materials used during the printing process.
• Assist with mounting and removing flexographic printing plates as directed by the Press Operator.
• Assist with installing, removing, cleaning, and properly storing anilox rolls, print cylinders, plates, dies, and other press components.
• Assist with ink preparation, ink changes, and maintaining appropriate ink levels during production.
• Assist with webbing material through the press and preparing the equipment for production.
• Assist the Press Operator with job setup and changeovers to minimize downtime between production runs.
• Monitor press operation and immediately communicate equipment, material, or quality concerns to the Press Operator.
• Perform ongoing quality checks of printed materials to ensure the finished product meets job specifications.
• Inspect printed materials for proper registration, color, print clarity, position, alignment, defects, and other established quality requirements.
• Identify printing defects such as smearing, streaking, missing print, incorrect registration, color variation, or other quality concerns.
• Immediately notify the Press Operator or supervisor when quality issues are identified.
• Pull samples and assist with completing required quality checks and documentation.
• Ensure work is consistently produced according to established quality standards and prevent defective products from being passed to internal or external customers.
• Assist with removing finished product from the press and properly stack, package, label, or stage materials for the next operation.
• Properly identify and separate acceptable product, waste, and defective materials.
• Assist in controlling waste and spoilage by monitoring materials and following established production procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate counts of materials, finished products, and waste as required.
• Complete production paperwork, checklists, quality documentation, and other required records accurately and timely.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment problems and making minor adjustments as directed and within the employee's level of training.
• Immediately notify the Press Operator, supervisor, or manager of equipment failures or maintenance concerns.
• Assist with routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of flexographic press equipment.
• Clean printing plates, ink pans, doctor blades, anilox rolls, press components, and work areas according to established procedures.
• Properly handle, clean, and store printing plates, dies, cylinders, and other reusable materials to prevent damage.
• Maintain adequate supplies at the press and notify the supervisor or manager when materials or supplies need to be replenished or ordered.
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