Press Operator (Flexographic Printing)
$49,920–$58,240 year
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Columbus, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$49,920–$58,240 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Set-up and run production jobs on flexographic printing press. Ensure all materials are ready before "Make Ready" begins, clean printing decks, and remove/install print cylinders. Set proper ink levels and viscosity, adjust decks for impression and registration, and verify all job aspects before supervisor approval. Remove wash-up ink/solvent mixtures into labeled hazardous waste drums per regulations. Work the 3rd shift (Sun.-Thurs., 10:45p to 7a) earning $24 to $28/hr with performance-based raises and full benefits after 45 days.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and/or move 75 lbs
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32"
- Proficiency in following oral and written instructions
- Ability to read and understand schedule board and production orders
- Ability to take direction from supervisor
- Ability to keep a neat and clean work area
- Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner
- Color and peripheral vision
- Ability to adjust focus in web inspection systems
- Must be able to wear eye protection
- Must be able to wear safety shoes
- Must be able to wear hairnets
- Must be able to wear beard nets
- Must be able to wear earplugs
- Must be able to work in a production facility with moving forklifts, mechanical parts, cleaning chemicals, fumes and low and high noise levels
- Must be able to remove wash up ink/solvent mixture from Press and pour into satellite hazardous waste drum with correct labeling information in accordance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations
- Must be able to place a gasket, bung and ring securely to close drum properly
- Must be able to move the drum into the 90 day storage area
- Must be able to ensure all materials needed for production jobs are at the Press before the Make Ready begins
- Must be able to clean printing decks and wash previous job
- Must be able to remove and install print cylinders
- Must be able to set and maintain proper ink levels and viscosity
- Must be able to set print decks for proper impression and registration
- Must be able to check all aspects of production job before getting supervisor approval to run
- Must be able to work 3rd Shift (Sun.-Thurs., 10:45p to 7a)
- Must be able to work initial training on 1st shift
- Must be able to work full time
- Must be able to work in an Industrial/Manufacturing setting
Desired Qualifications
- Prior Printing experience in Off-Set or Flexographic printing is PREFERRED
- Good attendance
- Computer proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Basic math and measuring skills
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