Press Opertor
3 months ago
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.