A fast growing plastic manufacturer is seeking for a CLASS 1 Printing operator responsible for assisting in routine aspects of press operation by performing manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of flexo presses. The printing operator will mainly focus in achieving quality and throughput goals and further assists press assistants in maximizing press throughput.
Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reads and understands a work orders to determine the stock, ink and other material needed for the job.
• Prepares materials for upcoming jobs by viewing production schedule and conferring with operator.
• Responsible for perpetration/staging, management throughout the run, and return of all inks, coatings, and substrate associated with the production run.
• Manufactures, sets-up and mounts printing plates.
• Examines photographic images for imperfections prior to plate making. Verifies all job information to ensure that correct plates are being utilized and further checks plates for quality and repairs any imperfections
• Inspects and identifies defects in the negatives, raw material, printing plates, sleeves, mounting tape and cylinders.
• Operates and maintains printing plates, sleeves and airshaft.
• Responsible for ensuring all parts, plates/plate rolls, and annilox rolls are staged and ready for changeover.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to Flexographic Press Operator for improvements in production and quality.
• Completes and maintains production records; files production material
• Performs quality checks to specifications and color standards.
• Participates in ink formula modifications in order to achieve desired color and printability.
• Completes material usage report and substrate usage logbook and other necessary paperwork
• Assists the Flexographic Press Operator with end of run clean up and any other procedures related to end of run.
• Identifies training needs, recommends and execute training for junior operators and assistants.
• Performs lead operator responsibilities and maintains production and quality standards when lead operators are away from press for short periods of time.
Qualifications and attributes
• Artisan SW1 – Printing qualification (TRADE TESTED)
• At least 5 years’ experience as printing operator
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong math skills
• Problem solver, Detail oriented
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply Send cv to: [email protected] Deadline 26 April 2021
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