flexographic press operator
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Noisy. Odours.
Work setting:
Commercial or in-house printers.
Tasks:
- Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments.
- Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required.
- Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity.
- Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples.
- Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console.
- Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run.
- Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press.
- Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment.
- Set up and make adjustments to printing machines.
- Set up machines and equipment.
- Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
- Maintain quality control and production records.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
- Follow emergency and safety procedures.
Type of press:
Flexographic press.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.