Flexo Press Operator Trainee

Resource Label Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lake Oswego, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist in the setup and operation of flexographic printing presses to produce labels on various materials. Monitor print quality, perform routine maintenance, and mix inks to maintain desired colors and viscosity.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules and operating manuals. You are also able to calculate figures and amounts, and measure using rulers and scales. Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution setting is preferred but not required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Flexo Press Operation

UV inks

Water-based inks

Ink mixing

Color matching

Printing cylinder setup

Die loading

Web monitoring

Video camera operation

Maintenance

Job Description

Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering, which includes pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With twenty-seven locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

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 Flexo Press Trainee to come aboard and learn the tricks of the trade! The Press Trainee will assist in set up and operation of the printing press to producing labels on paper, plastic, foil, and film materials using UV and water-based inks on 7" to 17" presses with up to 10 color stations.

This is an entry level position where the right candidate will have a path to becoming a trained Flexo Press Operator. This position offers onsite training and the chance to continuously advance your career!

Responsibilities:

  • Read job order, load dies into press, install print cylinder on shaft, and install print cylinder in press
  • Fill ink pans, screens, and pumps with prescribed inks
  • Splice end of roll to stock remaining on press, adjusts tension, and feed as directed
  • Start press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
  • Engage print cylinders; adjust printing impression, and place print cylinders lead-to-lead
  • Cut sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspect for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments
  • Clean plates and print cylinders and dies
  • Continuously monitor the web and video camera screen to ensure excellent print quality to include register, color consistency, and print cleanliness
  • Assists in the performance of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
  • Mix inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing or distribution setting is preferred but not required
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, fractions and volume
  • Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
  • Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
  • Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
  • We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
  • We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases

Starting Wage: $21.50

Resource Label Group

Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC manufacturer with diverse product offerings for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group, LLC provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems and creative solutions that customers require. Headquartered in Franklin, TN, Resource Label Group employs over 1500 associates in the U.S. and Canada. Resource Label Group is a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation. For additional information, visit www.resourcelabel.com.
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