As a Printing Process Engineer your responsibilities will be:
- Sets up and operates flexographic printing press to print designs or lettering on rolls of flexible plastic film.
- Reads job order and mounts specified plate and printing anilox’s.
- Trains operators on how to read job order, mount plates, and properly care for anilox’s.
- Starts press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment of printing plate as necessary.
- May mix inks to produce desired colors.
- Works closely with ink reps and other partners that support the printing operation.
- Responsible employee training, lead op training, and back-up for absent employees.
- Works closely with CSR’s and R&D quoting new product.
- Responsible to meet shift production goals in relation to quality, changeovers, rate, and scrap.
A strong Printing Process Engineer will possess:
- Associates degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education, or work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, Flexographic printing industry preferred.
- A history of great attendance and the flexibility to work any shift.
- Demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and sound decision making.
- Deals effectively with company personnel on all levels ranging from production to top management.
- Computer and database application skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.
