Flexographic Press Operator

Job Title:

Flexographic Press Operator

Job Category:
Manufacturing-Hourly | Department/Group:
Press | Status:
Non-Exempt |

Location:

Van Buren, AR | Position Type:
Full-time Hourly | Supervisor:
Press Department Manager | Safety Sensitive:
Yes | Will Train Applicant(s):
Yes | Levels: 1

SUMMARY:

Setup and operate a printing press that prints designs of multiple colors on rolls of polyethylene film. Requires thorough knowledge of the essential duties of the Press Helper and the Flowman as well as responsibilities listed below for the Press Operator.

• Review specs such as job orders, print master, mounter proof and samples.
• Determine a setup plan and direct press helper in setup duties such as: cleaning print stations, correct ink colors and viscosities, obtaining materials and supplies.
• Help Flowman remove and install sleeves and anilox.
• Set impressions on printing plates and adjust color-to-color register.
• Inspect initial setup samples for color, register, impression, location, overall print quality, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Make final adjustments, perform and document all required quality checks.
• Inspect samples from each roll, perform all quality checks, troubleshoot and correct all problems.
• Help Flowman unload rolls from rewind, weigh, posts, label and palletize.
• Adjust press and supervise Press Helper and Flowman to achieve maximum outputs, quality, and safety.
• Add ink to totes as needed.
• Monitor and calculate production information. Fill out and audit related paperwork such as:
  Accumulation sheet, production sheet, and job order.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, company handbook, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to speak and write in English effectively when presenting information to supervisors and fellow employees.

• Required to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• While performing the duties required of this position, the employee is constantly required to stand for up to 12 hours, walk, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds or more than fifty (50) pounds with assistance or proper equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This role requires the employee to concentrate for long periods of time.

• The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.
• There is the possibility the employee will occasionally be exposed to high precarious places, hazardous chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment can be considered loud.
• The temperature is not completely controlled and can be considered to be related to seasonal conditions.

Directly supervises up to 2 employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Assigning and directing work
• Training and appraising performance
• Setting and monitoring goals; providing feedback

Arkansas Poly & Printing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer.