Flotek Inc. is looking to add on its 1st shift Print line Operator/ Tech to prepare machines for printing. Ink the presses, and adjust the press and run/operate. Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly. Guide parts through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a..m to 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime.
A printer operator is tasked to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all printing equipment in a company. This person performs all necessary printing requests coming from customers and the company and is expected to have a working knowledge of various printing equipment and printing techniques to assure quality.
Job Duties and Tasks for: "Printing Machine Operator"
· Blend and test paint, inks, stains, and solvents according to types of material being printed and work order specifications.
· Correct misprinted materials, using materials such as ink eradicators or solvents
· Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences.
· Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.
· Load, position, and adjust unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms.
· Operate equipment at slow speed to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.
· Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products.
· Pour or spread paint, ink, color compounds, and other materials into reservoirs, troughs, hoppers, or color holders of printing units, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity.
· Push buttons, turn handles or move controls and levers to start and control printing machines.
· Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, handwheels, or hand tools.
· Set and adjust speed, temperature, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment.
· Clean and lubricate printing machines and components
· Coordinate printing activities with activities of workers who set up, clean, and feed machines.
· Direct and monitor activities of workers feeding, inspecting, and tending printing machines and materials.
· Maintain records of goods produced, supplies used, production costs, and machine maintenance and repair activities.
· Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment used to assemble and finish products.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Print line operator/Tech: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person