Job Summary
Under the direction of the manager/supervisor, operates various printing flexographic presses to produce good quality labels and flexible packaging products in accordance with customer specification.

Duties

• Receive and review customer specifications as per the job ticket and ensures the components and material meet the customer's requirements before proceeding to print.
• Operates flexographic press of multiple color and features such as lamination to produce quality one ply labels.
• Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors and/or special printing instructions.
• Set up press by loading anilox into the press; install blades on anilox; install cylinders with plate; install fountain roller and hose; placing ink in the fountain roller; Install paper (base material) in the press and install die; adjust finishing blades and adjust press for paper excess disposal.
• Input production job settings into workstation terminals to set up press operation.
• Take a test print sample from the printed web to ensure product registration, colour, and die-cutting compares against artwork and obtain approval from either the supervisor, QA or a colleague.
• Operate the press and adjust as needed to ensure proper registrations and ensure ink is correctly balanced throughout the whole process.
• Write down the operation data throughout the process and prepare final report once the work is completed.
• Work in an efficient manner to decrease make ready time and to reduce downtime by troubleshooting stoppages as well as breakdowns and call maintenance for assistance when required.
• Communicate label production issues with appropriate personnel in a timely manner so as not to delay on-time delivery to the customer.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press.
• Assists with wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper.
• Performs any other production related work assignment(s) as requested by plant management.

Requirements

Skills

• Good attention to detail
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude
• Computer literate
• Good vision with ability to visually differentiate and match colours and able to read Pantone book.
• Ability to use and interpret the spectrophotometer.
• Creative/innovative and takes the initiatives.
• Good interpersonal, problem solving, troubleshooting, communication, planning and organization skills.
• Good team spirit, attitude and open to constructive criticism.
• Ability to execute a particular request with a sense or urgency.
• Able to read, interpret, follow, and give instructions.
• Able to produce >10 color labels with varying complexities and multiple layers.
• Flexible and co-operative.
• Works efficiently applying lean principles.
• Good muscle co-ordination and muscular dexterity.
• Resourceful and responsible person.
• Must be able to work shift hours and weekends when required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and to stand 8-10 hours per shift.