MidSouth Tag & Label
Flexographic Press Operator - 2nd Shift
MidSouth Tag & Label, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
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MidSouth Tag & Label Overview
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. Solves 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. Education & Experience 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
Training will take place on first shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm), will be assigned to a second shift starting at 2:00 pm and ending at 12:30 am with a 30-minute lunch and two breaks in between working Monday – Thursday. Overtime may be required. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Printing Services We’re removing barriers to opportunity and inviting people to join our growing team.
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Flexographic Press Operator - 2nd Shift
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MidSouth Tag & Label Overview
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. Solves 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. Education & Experience 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
Training will take place on first shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm), will be assigned to a second shift starting at 2:00 pm and ending at 12:30 am with a 30-minute lunch and two breaks in between working Monday – Thursday. Overtime may be required. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Printing Services We’re removing barriers to opportunity and inviting people to join our growing team.
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