Sr. Flexographic Press Operator
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Fisher Clinical Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading provider of global clinical supply chain. With unwavering commitment to service, science and process engineering, Fisher Clinical Services is powered by people with an exceptional commitment to quality, deeply instilled ethics of personal responsibility and unrivaled expertise. We are exclusively focused on serving the packaging and distribution requirements of clinical trials across the world. Whether planning, packaging, labeling, storing, or distributing the important supplies needed to perform clinical research, for more than 27 years Fisher Clinical Services has been committed to delivering the highest possible value while ensuring adherence to the highest level of quality, performance, reliability and sustainability standards. http://www.fisherclinicalservices.com/

What will you do?

Position Summary:

Experienced flexographic press operator responsible for the creation of sophisticated, custom printed clinical labels from roll stock using flexographic printing press. Label creation must align with specifications listed on job order and customer profile and meet quality and construction specifications as defined by the Clinical Trial Industry and cGMP standards. Inspects printed material during production and changes controls to correct printing mistakes. Responsible for insuring equipment and materials are operated and maintained at the highest standards and as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in flexographic press manufacturing and full understanding of flexographic standard processes.
• Ability to independently and expertly operate various flexographic presses.
• Knowledgeable in all label designs including construction attributes and label functionality.
• Ability to print sophisticated label constructions from pressure sensitive roll stock using flexographic label presses.
• Demonstrates excellent ink matching and maintenance skills which meet the highest industry standards.
• Proven track record to work with various pressure sensitive materials and ink series and generate recommendations for optimal manufacturing.
• Follows client approved proofs and associated documents to manufacture labels per established specifications.
• Manufactures both roll and fan folded labels.
• Maintains daily and monthly production goals and schedules proactively relaying any obstacles encountered to management to insure smooth operations
• Produces products using both water base and UV inks.
• Uses Delam/Relam and turn bar equipment.
• Uses both rotary and magnetic tooling.
• Proven track record to trouble shoot and determine solutions to problems.
• Inspects printed material during production and performs manual adjustments to avoid and/or correct printing inconsistencies and imperfections.
• Operates presses in a controlled manner to limit waste and defects.
• Offers process improvement suggestions to improve products, processes and environment.
• Ability to work in an organized manner, paying close attention to even the smallest detail, while maintaining a clean professional work environment.
• Proactively ensures a quality product will be produced by performing tasks in a methodical manner
• Ability to work independently in planning, setting up and manufacturing a wide array of label constructions which meet client specifications.
• Issues, prepares and returns material correctly and in a timely manner for press runs.
• Demonstrates excellent documentation practices at all times
• Follows all safety procedures when operating all manufacturing equipment or when handling chemicals.
• Performs all jobs per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and company policies.
• Applies current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates and drives the Thermo Fisher values - Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation (The Four I's).
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

How will you get here?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Designated position for mandatory vision testing every two years
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years flexographic printing press experience
• 5+ year's experience working in press manufacturing environment

• Mechanically inclined with demonstrated ability to accurately read measurements.
• Ability to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 70 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Mark Andy or AB Graphics Flexographic equipment

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $35.00-$42.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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