Set Up Machine Operator

• Set up, operate, and monitor flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality printed packaging materials.
• Perform press make-readies, job changeovers, and production run setups.
• Maintain color consistency and print quality throughout production runs.
• Work with multi-color printing processes and accurately match customer color specifications.
• Monitor ink viscosity, registration, print quality, and overall press performance.
• Troubleshoot print defects, registration issues, color variations, and equipment concerns.
• Perform routine press maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Interpret production orders, job tickets, specifications, and artwork requirements.

Experience Required

• Troubleshooting capability
• Can explain how they fixed registration, color, ink transfer, tension, or print defects.
• Make-ready/changeover experience
• Performs setups, anilox changes, sleeve changes, and color matching.
• Wide-web press experience (preferred)

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake