Rotoflex Operator/Flexo-Digital Press Assistant

Company Overview

IPS is a growing label manufacturing company located in Southern California. We serve a wide variety of markets and industries, including but not limited to food & beverage, consumer products, automotive, e-commerce and distribution. Our dedicated employees give every account careful attention and are committed to excellence. If you are looking to join a team who leaves nothing on the table when it comes to quality, commitment, and customer service, you may be out next new team member. Come grow your career with us.

Job Overview: As a Rotoflex Die-Cut operator you will be responsible for performing complex die-cut jobs, including "make-ready" for each job, working from copy card specifications, cylinders and die stations on narrow web tag and label die-cutters. Additionally, you will be responsible to perform routine machine maintenance, maintain quality standards facilitating quick turn times and achieving production goals.

Qualified candidates who have/are

• 1-2 years die-cut/Rotoflex operating experience. (Preferred)
• Quick learning aptitude.
• Quality conscious and customer focus.
• Attention to detail is a MUST.
• Superior trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to easily communicate verbally; and good hearing/listening skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and legible manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Outlook and ability to learn company specialized software programs.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Ability to operate forklift and lifting equipment safely in compliance with industry standards.
• Strong math skills (measurements, percentages, figure footage, etc.)
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift up to 20, push, pull and/or move objects occasionally up to 50-75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color variation, ability to adjust focus and not color blind.
• Good Hand/Eye Coordination
• Ability to tolerate medium to loud noise environment.
• Work flexible/varying schedules and hours as needed.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree, and or combination of related training and experience or equivalent combination.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

1. Follows standard operating procedures as established by the company.

2. Participates with cleanup and maintenance duties including trash bins, recycle bins, skid storage, washing ink pans and general housekeeping.

3. Maintains accurate materials inventory.

4. Work in ink department to clean pans, meter rolls and anilox rolls, mix inks, and organize inks inventory.

5. Help in shipping department to organize & lift pallets, create boxes, lift rolls, shrink wrap finished pallets.

6. Keeps work area clean, neat, organized and hazard free throughout entire shift.

7. Observes recycling guidelines and limits waste of materials and supplies.

8. Sweep, dust & mop floors and take an active role in keeping the warehouse clean and well organized.

9. Accuracy is key and necessary to identify correct measurements; will use a calculator, add, subtract, know decimals, and convert to fractions.

10. Rewind & inspect labels to create a finished quality product.

11. Operates re-wind table.

12. Will work with larger rolls and cut them down to specific sizes.

13. Operates assigned press through production run performing required adjustments and maintenance.

14. Applies knowledge and skills in performing preventative/general maintenance (cleaning and lubrication,) troubleshooting, and corrective action.

15. Records and reports all finished production. Completes and processes all related documentation via PC or as directed.

16. Should know how to use and read a ruler for accurate measurements.

17. Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.

18. Completes final inspection of finished labels per the specifications and standards.

19. Remove defective material and splices the roll web back together per the specification.

20. Interpreting order specifications set up and run orders on Rotoflex machine.

21. Sets up and runs a Rotoflex slitter; corrects and properly aligns slitting blades onto slitting shaft; corrects positioning of blades and maintains registration, tension and diameter of finished rolls.

22. With high proficiency, performs job set-ups on presses.

23. Read job tickets carefully before setting up and running machine inspecting pressure sensitive labels to ensure a proficient and high-quality production run.

24. Replaces missing labels as detected by machine.

25. Follows docket instructions.

26. Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace; light maintenance of machinery and slitting blades ma

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person