Flexographic Press Operator (3rd)

Description

Waldan Paper Services, LLC, located in Oshkosh, WI, is the leading Flexographic printer and Paper Converting manufacturer in the mid-west; for 40 years, we have been providing successful solutions and applications for our customers with both our existing product and new product development.

We are hiring a Flexographic Operator on 3rd shift for our Printing Department. This position will work Monday through Thursday (8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and additional hours as needed.

We are looking for individuals with exceptional work ethics and a desire to learning and grow with the Company!

The starting salary depends on experience.

Job Summary:

Set up and operate flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film, paper, and nonabsorbent stock by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Run a press machine in an efficient manner to meet production goals and deliver a product that exceeds the customers’ quality requirements.

· Adhere to all safety guidelines and machine operating procedures.

· Follow all instructions and procedures noted on the PFS listed in all job folders.

· Complete shift paperwork and checklists or enter job data into computer program.

· Mount printing sleeves on to printing cylinders and install in press.

· Take viscosity and pH.

· Inspect material being printed during production run, both visually and through x-rite.

· Roll changes and wrapping finished rolls.

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Three years of related experience and/or training.

· A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Good knowledge of printing equipment and machine operation. Very good knowledge and understanding of safety and quality policies and procedures.

· Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Basic measuring skills including reading both standard and metric tape.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to assist maintenance in identifying and repairing minor mechanical problems.

· Ability to work the required hours of the position and additional hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following activities:

· Frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds;

· Occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance

· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl

· Use hands and fingers to handle or feel product samples; reach with hands and arms

· Frequently talk and hear

· Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.