Flexo Press Support, 2nd shift

Company: Deco Packaging USA
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

At Resource Label Group, we are a full service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries. With full-scale capabilities coast-to-coast and 22 locations across North America, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge label printing with a national reach and local touch. As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients. We are currently recruiting for a Press Support Associate, 2nd shift to join our Production Team! This role will assist the Press Operators in setting up and operating the printing press to produce pressure sensitive labels and related products on paper, plastic, foil, and film materials. This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career. 2nd shift is M-F 3:30 pm to 1:00 pm (30 min lunch) Candidates may work an 8-hour shift or a 10-hour shift depending on production needs. Must be able to work until 1am.Follows guidance and direction from Press Operator.Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs printcylinder in press.Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.Inserts shaft through core and secures roll on press in feed position.Splices end of roll to stock remaining on press and adjusts tension and feed as directed.Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed.Removes trash as needed.Assists in the performance of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.Supervisor must approve all maintenance.Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceOne year of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging industry experience strongly preferredAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAbility to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walkThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistanceSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysComprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverageCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life InsuranceAdditional Benefits - Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage PlansExcellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributionWe pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organizationWe believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increasesCheck out this video to learn more about us! https://vimeo.com/553408937/659ab4290fPDN-99192b6b-b298-438c-900a-92cf8961c24b

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