The Press Operator is responsible for working from shop orders, specifications and instructions and manage press runs by operating high-speed equipment for double-sided printing of labels, tags and forms. Ensures that, on a daily basis, tasks are completed in a safe, organized manner and that their work area is clean and in an orderly condition to achieve budgeted set-up time and press speeds.

Responsibilities:
Check and verify paper stock, mount and web paper through prescribed operation sequence. Make setups for double-sided, multiple color and multiple layer printing and processing.
Adjust and align adhesives, slitting and perforating wheels, die cutters, machine controls, and butt slicers.
Make initial run, checking printing register, make final adjustments to correct press, and obtain approval for run.
Regulate ink flow, adjust equipment during run to maintain register, proper impression, and color, and maintain quality standards.
Clean press and press area, lubricate periodically, clean rollers and plates, change ink, plates, and dies at the end of run as required.
Inspect and package product as it comes off press at target speeds.
Remove printed material, place in containers or cartons, load and move to designated locations as well as maintaining ink pumps, hoses, ink trays, and chamber blade units.
Train new operators and notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating condition.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in clean and orderly condition.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
6+ months press operator experience with high-speed presses (flexo)
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with hand tools, gauges, and measuring equipment
Excellent math aptitude, skilled in reading a ruler and strong written and verbal communications
Differentiate color and visually inspect product as it is produced
High attention to detail and accuracy will be required for data input tasks
Ability to lift 40 lbs. several times daily, and stand and walk for entire shift
Work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others
Overtime will be required during the busy season with up to a 12-hour shift
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others

Looking for candidates with experience on narrow web flexo presses such as Mark Andy, Nilpeter, Comco, Aquaflex, or Webtron presses.