Flexographic Press Operator

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Instruct apprentices
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Reliability
• Team player