This is a full time position that supports multi-plant, custom manufacturing operations with a commitment to quality and exceeding customer expectations. Production hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm (M-F)   Production work environment is in a climate controlled, open workspace with light equipment manufacturing.

Division: Flexo

Reports To: Flexo Production Supervisor

Summary: Responsible for setting up and operating a 4 to 8 color flexographic press, die cutting equipment and finishing inspection equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions, as well as following established company procedures, safety and quality guidelines. Also capable in solving printing problems, making adjustments to mechanical operation of press to keep quality, registration, color and production speed at an optimum.  Has a good understanding of inks, solvents and can print line, halftone and four color process (with direction) on a variety of substrates.

Compensation includes health, dental, life and long term disability insurance along with 401k plan with match, Flexible Spending Account and Cafeteria Plan. Please see the ALG benefits link above for a complete listing.

Compensation Range:   Competitive hourly rate based upon experience

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to solve routine production issues
• Operate and make adjustments to mechanical equipment to maintain quality and speed
• Work independently with little supervision
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Receives production order and job assignments from supervisor. Reads order to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
• Obtains substrate, cylinders, plates, inks (water-base and UV) and related supplies needed to produce job.

• Sets up press according to established company guidelines, safety, and job requirements.

• Prints proof labels to check press setup, registration, die cutting and color.

• Secures supervisors approval for production run.

• Prints job maintaining optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality standard within company and customer guidelines, and makes press adjustments as required.

• Solves printing problems.

• Prints line, halftone, and four-color process copy on a variety of substrates.

• Follows all safety and operational procedures.

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

• Completes production run including overruns and production samples.

• Completes production records.

• Ensures proper cleanliness of press, work station, 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.

MATHEMATICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

• High school math skills required.

• Basic computer navigation skills required.

• Must be able to look-up files/folders.

MECHANICAL SKILLS

Ability to problem solve equipment issues, help in preventative maintenance of equipment, trouble shoot equipment setups to determine the best way to run specific products and document solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to regularly lift/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

• Ability to bend and/or twist for 8 hours.

• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and toxic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• The production floor is climate controlled for operator comfort.