Job Title: Flexographic Press Operator

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Compensation: Market Rate
Employment Type: Full-Time permanent Role

About the Job

Join our dynamic Press Team as a Flexographic Press Operator, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our printing press. If you have a passion for precision, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional mechanical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties:

• Perform setups and operate the press to meet production specifications.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of the press and surrounding area, ensuring a hazard-free workspace.
• Act as a mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators.
• Perform quality and quantity audits to ensure products meet established standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean the press and ancillary equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished rolls, including pushing, turning, and wrapping rolls weighing over 1,000 pounds.
• Replace ink buckets (40-50 pounds) and conduct proper cleanup.
• Set up and change press gears, shafts, and webbing of stock materials.
• Use best practices to minimize setup time and waste.
• Enter accurate production data into the ERP system.
• Secondary Duties:
• Blend or adjust inks as required.
• Ensure waste ink and oil are disposed of according to standards.
• Assist in new product development and customer meetings as needed.
• Operate auxiliary converting equipment as directed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of flexographic printing experience (strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CI Flexo (Central Impression) presses.
• Proven experience in Wide Web printing (30" and above, preferably 62").
• Familiarity with machines such as W&H, PCMC, Comexi, F&K, Bobs, Webtron, Achillei.
• Knowledge of water and solvent-based inks (preferred but not required).
• Experience working with diverse materials, including Non-Woven, Paper, Film, and Paperboard.
• Any training or leadership experience is a huge plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Certification:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification is mandatory.

Thank You!

Mohit Tiwari

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pro Integrate LLC ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certified Company

Phone: +1 646-759-8899 | Email: Mohit@prointegrate.net

HQ: 347 5th Ave, Suite 1402-344 New York, NY USA 10016

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