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UPLAND LABEL LLC

Flexographic Press Operator - 1st Shift

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What they do

A Printing Press Operator operates a printing press to create print materials like books, newspapers, and magazines.

$40,958 / year median in Tennessee

-7% projected decline

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Flexographic Press Operator
  • 1st Shift
UPLAND LABEL LLC
Ooltewah, TN Job Details Full-time $25
  • $30 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Flexographic printing
Full Job Description Description:
Responsible for setting up and operating a 6 to 8 color flexographic printing press and inspection equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving printing problems, mechanical operation of press to keep quality, registration, color, and production speed at optimum. Has good understanding of inks, solvents, and can print on a variety of substrates.
FUNDAMENTAL
DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives production order and job assignments from lead. Reads order to verify quantity to run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate. Obtains substrate, cylinders, plates, inks (water-base and UV) and related supplies needed to produce job. Checks setup, registration, die cutting and color against approved proof or print Secures approval for production run. Maintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run, collecting production run samples as required. Completes production records. Solve printing problems. Ensures proper cleanliness of press, workstation, and immediate press area by returning unused ink to ink shelves, removing trash, rags, and extra material. Able to read, review and understand technical drawings, blueprints, and proofs.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in flexographic printing
  • Required High school diploma or GED
  • Required Experience in label manufacturing
  • Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to manage multiple tasks and keeping presses running Detail oriented Works well with hands, good fine motor skills. Work well with limited supervision. Good Communication skills Mechanical aptitude
  • capable of diagnosing problems utilizing core concepts and be able to execute basic repairs and supervise vendor repairs Computer skills
  • Ability to navigate through a windows based computer system and perform basic tasks like saving files, printing files, retrieving up files/folders, etc.
Good judgment of color, design, and print quality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Bending and twisting for 10 hours. Standing and walking for 10 hours.
SHIFT AVAILABILITY
You will be assigned to first shift starting at 6:00am and ending at 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch and two breaks in between working Monday
  • Friday.
Overtime may be required.