Flexo Press Assistant

Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future ― and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul.
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Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Flexographic Press Assistant in its Dallas, TX label manufacturing plan to produce pressure-sensitive labels. The position responsibilities include assisting in the setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining high speed of a computerized press to produce quality custom labels. This position will be required to run the press if the operator is out for any reason and to have a working knowledge of all the aspects of the press.
Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.  Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct.

• Assist in set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.

• Assist in monitoring product for quality during job runs.  Check preciseness of detail against specifications.  Take action to correct any problems.

• Help monitor equipment during job runs.  Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance.

• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule when there isn’t a lead operator.

• Assist in meeting standards for output, waste, and spoilage.

• Pack finished products into cartons or secure rolled product, label, and stack on pallets.  Help oversee the work of the packer(s) when assigned.  Give instruction, as appropriate, to assigned packer(s). 

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep.  Submit work orders for press maintenance or repair as necessary.

• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork as required.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Keep workspace clean and organized.

• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork.

Your Shift: 7 am to 7 pm. alternating 12-hour shift, working 3 days one week and 4 days the next in a two-week pattern.

You Must Have:

• Training and/or on-the-job experience equivalent to apprenticeship completion on rotary web press

• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language

• Shop math skills

• Ability to understand and apply detailed information

• Ability to learn and operate computerized equipment on presses

• Knowledge of paper stocks, inks and related materials/techniques used in printing industry

• Work planning skills

• Ability to meet physical demands of job (lifting, standing, machine noise)

• Ability to complete detail work precisely

• Knowledge of safety standards

• Ability to meet performance and quality standards

Requirements within this position:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.

• Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials.

• Frequently required to move inside the facility.

• Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry).

We Would Also Prefer:

• Prior flexographic press operator experience.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.