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Flexographic Press Operator- Printing Experience Required

Web Industries, Inc.

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Fort Wayne, IN
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

 
As a member of the Press Team, is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the Printing Press.
Essential Functions (Core duties/tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)
  • Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
     • Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
     • Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators
     • Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.
     • Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
     • Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
     • Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.
     • Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.
     • Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
     • Wrap and change rolls on the press.
     • Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
     • Setup and change press gears as needed.
     • Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
     • Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
     • Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
     • Assists other operators as needed.
     • Uses “best practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
     • Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

Run/assist on auxiliary converting equipment as directed by supervisor

Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.
 • Enter accurate production info into ERP system

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

  • 5+ years experience with flexographic printing is required
    • Must be able to pass a color blindness test. 
    • Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.
    • Work with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions.
    • Must be physically fit due to nature of the work. 
    • Ability to work with and understand computers.
    • Strong math skills.

Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.

Education: HS diploma or GED required

Special Training: Forklift certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.