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in Burbank, IL
Flexographic Print Press Operator & Helper
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | 5417 W 79th Street Burbank, Illinois |
About this job
A graphics and printing company in the south suburbs is looking for an experienced Press Operator.
These are 1st and 2nd shift positions; 6:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday or 2:00pm-12:30am Monday thru Thursday. Pay will be based on experience but will range from $12-$20/hour.
The main responsibility of the Flexographic Press Operator is to set up and operate a flexographic printing press according to instructions.
Duties will include the following:
- Read job travelers, interprets blueprints and proof approvals to determine printer setup, methods and sequence of operation, following all appropriate ISO procedures.
- Sets up press, installs specified printing plates and dies into press.
- Mixes and matches colors to PMS book.
- Makes adjustments to the position of print to print registration and print to die registration.
- Inserts shaft through core of paper or plastic roll and secures roll on press in feed position.
- Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and makes adjustments to regulate roll tension and feed.
- Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and registration of printing plate and dies.
- Cleans printing plates, dies, and lubricates press.
- Completes production records using a computer format in order to maintain cost, efficiencies, inventory and integrity.
Requirements:
- 1 to 3 years flexographic printing experience. Experience operating Webtron 650, Roto press or similar flexographic press is a plus!
- Ability to load, set up and changeover printing presses, including ink selection and color matching without the assistance of a press helper.
- Experience with troubleshooting and general maintenance of press.
- Basic computer skills including data collection.
- Must comply with pre-employment background and drug screening
- Must submit an updated resume