About the Machine Operator Flexo Role
Machine Operator Flexo runs 4-8 colour stack flexo printing machines to print on flexible packaging materials like BOPP, PET, polythene films.
Responsible for machine setup, ink mixing, plate mounting, print quality control and achieving production targets during 12-hour shifts.
Key Responsibilities
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Machine Setup & Operation
Mount flexo printing plates, load substrate rolls (BOPP/PET), set print tension, register marks and run machine at 150-250 m/min speed.
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Ink Mixing & Doctor Blade
Mix solvent/water-based inks as per pantone shades, fill doctor blade chambers, maintain ink viscosity and clean chambers between jobs.
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Print Quality Control
Check registration, print density, dot gain, trapping every 30 minutes, maintain color consistency and achieve <2% rejection rate.
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Machine Maintenance
Clean anilox rollers, check impression settings, lubricate moving parts, report mechanical issues and ensure zero breakdown during shift.
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Production Targets
Achieve daily printing targets (8-12 tons), minimize wastage <3%, complete job changeovers within 45 minutes.
Candidate Requirements
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Education
ITI / Diploma in Printing Technology or 10th/12th pass with flexo printing experience.
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Experience
1–4 years operating stack flexo printing machines (4+ colours) in flexible packaging industry.
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Skills
Flexo plate mounting, ink mixing, doctor blade handling, print quality checking, basic machine troubleshooting.
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Other Requirements
12-hour rotational shifts, physically fit for standing operation, color vision normal, immediately joinable.