flexographic press operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Commercial or in-house printers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Set up and make adjustments to printing machines
• Set up machines and equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Follow emergency and safety procedures

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week