Manufacturing

Flexo Press Helper -
Lithotype Company, a 100% Employee-Owned flexible packaging company in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Flexo Printing Press Helper for to become an integral part of their team.

Primary role is to assist the press operator in accordance with established practices and standards. May operate the press in the absence of the press operator and under the supervision of the Pressroom Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the press operator in accordance with established practices and standards.
May operate the press in the absence of the press operator and under the supervision of the Pressroom Supervisor.
Assure all of the machinery, equipment and presses are properly maintained and running at a suitable efficiency rate.
Read job dockets and sign to acknowledge understanding job details.
Review laydown and set up
Replace doctor blades and end seals
Pull plates
Inspect Web as running
Retrieve and breakdown stock.
Stage next job when time permits
Monitor ink levels on press and maintain ink viscosity and PH levels.
Splice new rolls on unwind and remove rolls from rewind.
Remove anilox rollers and plate cylinders.
Install chambers on the print units, connect supply and drain lines and set up operation.
Clean and organize press area.
Assist the press operator to help get the press running.
Install chambers on the print units, connect supply and drain lines and set up operation.
Ensure product produced meets all quality standards and specifications.
Constant attention to conduct work and operate machinery in a safe manner.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Attention to detail

Excellent vision

Meet the physical demands which require standing, stooping, climbing, bending, stepping up and down from machinery, and consistently walking and standing.

Good math and problem solving skills

Able to read and understand materials requirements and specifications

Good computer aptitude

Good mechanical aptitude

Able to work all shifts and overtime

Desirable Skills/Experience

Minimum 1 year of printing experience as a helper. Flexible printing experience desirable.

Knowledgeable of proper ink additives and amounts to use

Minimum of High School diploma

Familiarity with job dockets, control sheets, and register controls

Benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, 100% employee owned

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401k, PTO, Holidays, supplemental benefit options and employee assistance program.

Uniforms provided

Lithotype Company, a 100% Employee-Owned flexible packaging company in Bolingbrook, IL

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