Press Operator (3rd Shift)
- Bohemia, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise in flexographic press manufacturing and full understanding of flexographic standard methodologies.
- Ability to independently and expertly operate various flexographic presses.
- Knowledgeable in all label designs including construction attributes and label functionality.
- Ability to print complex label constructions from pressure sensitive roll stock using flexographic label presses.
- Demonstrates excellent ink matching and maintenance skills which meet the highest industry standards.
- Proven ability to work with various pressure critical materials and ink series and generate recommendations for efficient manufacturing.
- Follows client approved proofs and associated documents to manufacture labels per established specifications.
- Manufactures both roll and fan folded labels.
- Maintains daily and monthly production goals and schedules proactively relaying any obstacles encountered to management to insure smooth operations
- Produces products applying both water base and UV inks.
- Applies Delam/Relam and turn bar equipment.
- Applies both rotary and magnetic tooling.
- Proven track record to trouble shoot and identify solutions to problems.
- Inspects printed material during production and performs manual adjustments to avoid and/or correct printing inconsistencies and imperfections.
- Operates presses in a controlled manner to limit waste and defects.
- Offers process improvement suggestions to improve products, processes and environment.
- Ability to work in an organized manner, paying close attention to even the smallest detail, while maintaining a clean professional work environment.
- Ability to multi-task to optimize production while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Proactively ensures a quality product will be produced by performing tasks in a methodical manner
- Work independently in planning, setting up and manufacturing a wide array of label constructions which meet client specifications.
- Issues, prepares and returns material correctly and in a timely manner for press runs.
- Understands and follows all SOPs and Work Instructions that relate to press operations on each press.
- Demonstrates excellent documentation practices at all times
- Maintains the pressroom in order to operate at the highest level of productivity
- Follows all safety procedures when operating all manufacturing equipment or when handling chemicals.
- Maintains the press area and label storage area in a constant state of cleanliness.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years’ experience with flexographic printing
- Strong mechanical background
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience with troubleshooting
- Ability to lift materials weighing up to 70 lbs
- Designated position for mandatory vision testing every two years