Press Operator - Employnet Inc

***Temperature Controlled Work Environment Set Schedules No Rotating Shifts No Mandatory OT***

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking experienced Printing Press Operators to produce high-quality printed flexible packaging materials on our flexographic printing presses (W&H 10-color central impression wide web press and Soma high speed press). Opportunities on second shift (Monday-Friday).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain job information from prepress department, assist in anilox selection and color sequence.
• Load print cylinders into press, set print decks and adjust registration.
• Set all register eyes, verify bar code, and print repeats.
• Work with QA team to complete job approval checklist.
• Set trim blades and check dimensions before 1st pull.
• Understand in-line lamination process, as well as in-line slitting.
• The ability and experience to choose the correct web path for each print run.
• During a print run, the Press Operator must monitor every aspect of the run, including web width and edge position, colors, registration, repeat, print quality, and screen quality.
• Bag and tag finished rolls, if required.
• Retain samples for QC Department.
• Document production issues, including material problems, down-time, and plate-related problems.
• Clean up project, including helping to complete necessary paperwork and verifying accuracy
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Initial Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• High mechanical aptitude desired.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Detail oriented, committed, and willing to learn.
• Must have excellent color perception and be able see with or without corrective lenses.
• Basic computer skills required, Microsoft Excel and Word familiarity desired.
• Flexographic printing experience desired.
• Flexible packaging experience desired.
• Knowledge of and experience with a defect detection system.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance