Press Operator No2 - Print Manufacture

Job Description

Press Operator No2 - Flexographic PrintTechnique Recruitment Solutions are a specialist Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment company based in Norwich. Our client is a global engineering manufacturer based in Norwich. Due to continued success they have a new opportunity for a Press Operator tojoin their label printing department.As well as a competitive salary the company offer an excellent benefits package to include a profit share scheme. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of operating and managing flexographic printing machineryand be able to maintain themachine in running order at all timesThe role is working on alternating early and late shifts,Early Shift: MondayThursday 5:45am14:15pm Friday 5:45am11:45amLate Shift: MondayThursday 14:30pm11:00pm Friday 12:00pm6:00pmKey Performance Indicators Performance Set up efficiency Run efficiency Laminate usage Quality CAPAs DLR reporting Quality control completion Housekeeping BRC cleaning TPM checks 5s adherence Safety checks Near miss reporting Required skills Operation of label manufacturing equipmentKTI, MA Press, Tab Unit, Rewind Able to correctly select and handle tooling Operate ink mixing systemKey Responsibilities Ensure a safe working environment is maintained. Proven experience as a flexographic printer. Report any hazards, quality and Health & Safety matters directly to the No1 Printer or Shift Supervisor. Cooperate with and share knowledge with all team members to improve systems and processes. TPM Ensuring ink mixing area and ink storage area is kept at required standards. Including ensuring ink database is kept current. Correct tooling is in place and available to optimise press schedule and ensure shift efficiencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to health and safety. To ensure you read, understand and fulfil your responsibilities under the Companys equal opportunities policy in place from time to time. To adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures in place from time to time including those relating to HR and health and safety To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line ManagerCompany Values Focusedworks with colleagues to create a positive team environment Results drivenSupports the No1 Press Operator to achieve production goals Excellenceprovides exceptional support to all members of the team Safetyensures a work safe home safe environment is maintained at all times, raises improvement ideas as they arise Honest open and trusthelps builds a co-operative team that has trust in each otherThe ideal candidate will have the following skills/experienceFlexographic Print Operation to include knowledge across all areas of print, starting from Pre-Press, right through to wash up and general machine maintenance Basic Computer Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts Print Quality FactorsPrint/cutter registration, colour matching, barcode readability, reel tension and die strike Operate press and ancillary equipment safely & correctly TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about itDesirableCity and Guilds 5261 certificate in printing or equivalent