Staffing Ninja
Job Title : Flexographic Press Operator
Location : Fort Wayne, IN
Compensation : $40,000 - $50,000 Annually
Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Job
Join our dynamic Press Team as a
Flexographic Press Operator , where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our printing press. If you have a passion for precision, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional mechanical skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Primary Duties : Perform setups and operate the press to meet production specifications. Conduct daily safety inspections of the press and surrounding area, ensuring a hazard-free workspace. Act as a mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators. Perform quality and quantity audits to ensure products meet established standards. Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean the press and ancillary equipment. Handle raw materials and finished rolls, including pushing, turning, and wrapping rolls weighing over 1,000 pounds. Replace ink buckets (40-50 pounds) and conduct proper cleanup. Set up and change press gears, shafts, and webbing of stock materials. Use best practices to minimize setup time and waste. Enter accurate production data into the ERP system. Secondary Duties : Blend or adjust inks as required. Ensure waste ink and oil are disposed of according to standards. Assist in new product development and customer meetings as needed. Operate auxiliary converting equipment as directed. Qualifications Required Experience and Skills : 5+ years
of experience in flexographic printing is mandatory. Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Ability to lift
50-75 pounds
and work in a physically demanding environment. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Strong math skills and familiarity with computers. Must pass a color blindness test. Education and Certification : A high school diploma or GED is required. Forklift certification is mandatory. Special Requirements : Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures. Compliance with safety and ethical standards at all times.
Flexographic Press Operator , where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our printing press. If you have a passion for precision, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional mechanical skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Primary Duties : Perform setups and operate the press to meet production specifications. Conduct daily safety inspections of the press and surrounding area, ensuring a hazard-free workspace. Act as a mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators. Perform quality and quantity audits to ensure products meet established standards. Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean the press and ancillary equipment. Handle raw materials and finished rolls, including pushing, turning, and wrapping rolls weighing over 1,000 pounds. Replace ink buckets (40-50 pounds) and conduct proper cleanup. Set up and change press gears, shafts, and webbing of stock materials. Use best practices to minimize setup time and waste. Enter accurate production data into the ERP system. Secondary Duties : Blend or adjust inks as required. Ensure waste ink and oil are disposed of according to standards. Assist in new product development and customer meetings as needed. Operate auxiliary converting equipment as directed. Qualifications Required Experience and Skills : 5+ years
of experience in flexographic printing is mandatory. Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Ability to lift
50-75 pounds
and work in a physically demanding environment. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Strong math skills and familiarity with computers. Must pass a color blindness test. Education and Certification : A high school diploma or GED is required. Forklift certification is mandatory. Special Requirements : Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures. Compliance with safety and ethical standards at all times.