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Flexographic Printing Press Operator Fort Wayne, IN Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits $24-29/hour, 2/2/3 6p-6a, Shift prem. Responsibilities Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications. Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards. Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards. Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs. Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment. Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational. Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues. Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds. Wrap and change rolls on the press. Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up. Setup and change press gears as needed. Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press. Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary. Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area. Assists other operators as needed. Uses "best practices" regarding setup time and minimizing waste. Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times. Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures. Enter production data on Hourly production report, utilize Global Shop to scan people and materials into WO.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Blends or adjusts inks as needed. Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards. Assist in the development of new products and designs. Meets with customers as needed. Qualifications A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.