Flexographic Process specialist

Flexographic Process Specialist (wide web flexographic experience needed)

Flexographic Process Specialist (wide web flexographic experience needed)

Alpharetta, Ga

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Reporting to the Competence Center Manager, the Process Specialist plays a pivotal role in demonstrating the technical benefits of our wide-web equipment and effectively communicating with customers about the equipment and process. The Process Specialist will be a key element of the customer experience.

Primary Focus

The Process Specialist’s main responsibility is to support the Competence Center’s wide-web equipment activities. This includes demonstration runs, process definition, customer process support, and process training. The role also involves minor maintenance of the CI flexo press and laminator, as well as organizing the work area.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis of customer graphics and structures to select and set the various process parameters for customer trials and definition.

Machine Operation

• Comply with all industry-standard safety guidelines and regulations. • Proficiently set up and operate the CI flexo printing press, laminator, plate mounter, Digital Inspection Table, and quality inspection tools. • Conduct machine demonstrations and trials for customers, industry partners, and events. • Adjust printing parameters to align with customer specifications and ensure superior print quality. • Troubleshoot machine and process issues. • Perform quality checks on printed and laminated materials to ensure high standards are met. • Prepare materials needed for printing or laminating, including inks, adhesives, and substrates. • Engage closely with customers during demonstration sessions, explaining the flexo printing or laminating process and answering any technical questions. • Highlight the capabilities of the wide-web equipment and the quality of the final products.

Machine Group Management

• Perform regular checks and minor maintenance of machine and tooling to ensure they are clean and in good working order. • Manage inventory of material and supplies, ensuring all necessary items are in stock and reordered in a timely manner. • Maintain usage logs of inks, solvent, and adhesives for compliance reporting. • Manage proper handling of waste.

Training

• Conduct process training from a defined class catalog and content. Support the development of training materials.

Events

• Assist in the planning and preparation for Competence Center events. • Perform machine operation and presentations. • Assist other team members on other equipment as needed.

Collaboration And Teamwork

• Collaborate with the sales, technical, and training teams to understand customer needs and deliver tailored solutions. • Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives. • Ensure a clean and safe working environment at all times.

Skills And Experience

• In-depth knowledge of flexographic printing techniques and machinery. • Understanding of printing plate materials and types. • Understanding of plate mounting machines, materials, and methods. • Understanding of inks, solvents, color-matching, and drying variables. • Understanding of anilox roller variables. • Understanding of packaging substrates and various process settings such as heat and tension to successfully run them. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. • Experience and ability to run coaters and adhesive laminators is a plus. Aptitude to apply web-handling and other process knowledge to learn lamination is a must. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interactions and training. • Ability to work efficiently in a team and independently. • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and customer needs. • Understanding of basic Pre-press / Graphic tools is a must; experience is a strategic plus. • Organization, planning, and execution. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.