As a Flexographic Press Operator, you will need to master following:

• flexography
• follow safety precautions in printing
• operate flexographic printing machine
• polygraphy
• prepare printing form
• printing materials
• printing on large scale machines
• produce prepress proof

More generally, a flexographic press operator is also versed in:

• clean ink rollers
• determine colour shades
• follow production schedule
• monitor automated machines
• perform test run
• printing techniques
• quality standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot

It also helps to know the following:

• inspect printing output
• maintenance of printing machines
• manage process of flexographic print
• mix ink
• narrow web flexographic printing press
• printing plate making
• process printing input
• screen printing inks
• types of paper
• wide web flexographic printing press
• consult technical resources
• handle chemical cleaning agents
• keep records of work progress
• pack goods
• perform machine maintenance
• printing media
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• tend laser marking machine
• wear appropriate protective gear