Full description

Responsible for setting up and operating a 6 to 8 color flexographic printing press and inspection equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving printing problems, mechanical operation of press to keep quality, registration, color, and production speed at optimum. Has good understanding of inks, solvents, and can print on a variety of substrates.

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Receives production order and job assignments from lead. Reads order to verify quantity to run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.

· Obtains substrate, cylinders, plates, inks (water-base and UV) and related supplies needed to produce job.

· Checks setup, registration, die cutting and color against approved proof or print

· Secures approval for production run.

· Maintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run, collecting production run samples as required. Completes production records.

· Solve printing problems.

· Ensures proper cleanliness of press, workstation, and immediate press area by returning unused ink to ink shelves, removing trash, rags, and extra material.

· Able to read, review and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and proofs.