We are currently seeking to recruit a Flexographic Printer. The purpose of this role is to operate an 8 colour wide web printing press according to procedures and job specifications and to the highest print quality standards.
The successful candidate will have:-
· Responsibility for cleanliness and general daily / weekly maintenance of printing press, press equipment and surrounding areas.
· Daily productivity responsibilities ensuring that individual, team and shift production targets set are achieved.
· To ensure job set up in the most efficient time using minimal ink and materials
· Ownership of training of print helpers on all aspects of print set up, colour management and printing
· To adhere to and follow job set procedures
· To adjust and record ink formulations
· Responsibility of checking and confirming colours using colour management systems
· Organising / liaising with the pre-press team (plate mounting/ink delivery, material delivery, etc.) for minimum downtime
· Responsibility for continuous Quality checking and confirming print standards are maintained and that all jobs are produced to the highest quality level and that the ISO quality procedures are followed.
· To, during print operation, determine that all necessary adjustments to the printing press to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards are determined and made.
· To record correct and full information through the Company Specification sheets on how jobs are produced and exactly what settings are required to repeat the process.
· To be able to communicate clearly with other team members and be able to receive and issue instructions in a clear manner
· To work with Production Manager to continually improve quality, processes and production efficiencies.
· To maintain work area in organised manner and advise the Production Manager on potential maintenance issues .
· To follow and ensure all print helpers follow all safety procedures in operating equipment and performance of job duties.
Preference will be given to those applicants who can:-
Demonstrate relevant experience in a multi shift operation and can work to targets and deadlines to support the maximisation of machine efficiency.
· Experience of running a modern 8 colour Flexographic Print machine preferable
· Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
· Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
· Ability to meet physical demands of the job
· Ability to champion safety procedures
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