Press Opertor

• Receive and review customer specifications as per the job ticket and ensures the components and material meet the customer’s requirements before proceeding to print.
• Operates flexographic press of multiple color and features such as lamination to produce quality one ply labels.
• Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors and/or special printing instructions.
• Set up press by loading anilox into the press; install blades on anilox; install cylinders with plate; install fountain roller and hose; placing ink in the fountain roller; Install paper (base material) in the press and install die; adjust finishing blades and adjust press for paper excess disposal.
• Input production job settings into workstation terminals to set up press operation.
• Take a test print sample from the printed web to ensure product registration, colour, and die-cutting compares against artwork and obtain approval from either the supervisor, QA or a colleague.
• Operate the press and adjust as needed to ensure proper registrations and ensure ink is correctly balanced throughout the whole process.
• Write down the operation data throughout the process and prepare final report once the work is completed.
• Work in an efficient manner to decrease make ready time and to reduce downtime by troubleshooting stoppages as well as breakdowns and call maintenance for assistance when required.
• Communicate label production issues with appropriate personnel in a timely manner so as not to delay on-time delivery to the customer.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press.
• Assists with wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper.
• Performs any other production related work assignment(s) as requested by plant management.

Last updated on Aug 14, 2024