Flexo/Digital Press Operator - Swing Shift

Flexo/Digital Press Operator - Swing Shift Yakima Label, LLC Union Gap, WA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Digital printing Teamwork Equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Math Attention to detail Quality control Manufacturing Mechanical troubleshooting Flexographic printing Printing facility experience Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Flexo/Digital Press Operator - Swing Shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills are required. UV ink experience. Good communication skills. Must be detail and quality oriented. SUMMARY We are looking for a person to help us with press operation, to be responsible for printing custom labels and tags to customer specifications and assure quality is maintained. Flexo/Digital press equipment with UV and or water-based inks. This is a technical and skilled position, and a candidate must have Flexo/Digital printing experience to be considered (3+ years preferred). An ideal candidate is someone mechanically inclined with solid press operator experience, strong math skills, good attendance and a desire to grow their career with us. We are a small business, so we all wear several hats to make sure that the job gets done

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press. Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks. Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary. Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to- lead and runs down approval strip. Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary. Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required. Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity. Learn, understand and utilize the press software. Graphic Design background is a plus. Yakima Label, LLC 1601 W. Pine Street Union Gap, WA 98903 (509) 955-8400 MENTAL & PHYSICAL

DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift to 50lbs. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Great attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and able to multitask. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

BENEFITS

Pay is DOE. Health & dental insurance. Paid holidays. Vacation time.

SCHEDULE

This is a swing shift position. 8-hour shift with overtime throughout the year. Monday through Friday with occasional weekend availability. This role will work from our Yakima office.

CORE VALUES

Accountability. Sense of urgency. Quality of work. Communication. Teamwork. Respect. Yakima Label, LLC 1601 W. Pine Street Union Gap, WA 98903

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Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Manufacturing:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person