ROLE SUMMARY
To print a quality image and / or text on to reels of film, ensuring that it meets customer design and specification.
CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· To set up the print press to the correct specification set out on the order sheet
· Remove and replace sleeves
· Change mandrills as required
· Change Anilox rollers as required
· Change doctor blades as required
· Enter job description on OCS screen
· Set machine tensions
· Set ink and plate pressures to “kiss touch” either by smart GPS or manual machine
controls
· Set into register either by smartGPS or manual machine controls
· Carry out mounting checks
· Match colours in conjunction with Ink Technician, using the supplied instructions for
either new designs or repeat orders
· Check ink viscosity
· Check colour match using Xrite colour computer
· Check bar codes
· Check text using light box
· Ensure all checks are counter signed by printer No 2 or other authorised person
· During run mode
· Monitor ink control
· Set up AVT / Eltromat system
· Maintain quality checks
· Sort out defects by splicing out faulty film
· Produce traceability labels
· Complete order sheet
· Produce the quality data sheet, with 2 signatures
· Use Radius to check the print programme, to consume reels and to check picking list
· Use Radius to scan job, to get set up time, colour match time and run time, to record
downtime, to produce labels
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
· Understand and work to the standards in the Company Health & Safety Policy
· at all times comply with the Employees Duties and Responsibilities referenced in the Company Health & Safety Policy
· Comply with the Company Accident Reporting / First Aid Procedures and the Company Near Hit / Close Call Reporting Procedures understand the RM safety rules and adhere to them at all times
· Understand the principle of risk assessment and to always follow safe methods of work and the control measures applicable to specific jobs
· Ensure earthing clips are fixed to all required ink and solvent containers
· Ensure all open ink and solvent containers have lids fitted and ink pumps have lids closed to reduce fugitive emissions
· Always work and behave in a safe and responsible manner,
· Comply with all instructions given with regard to health and safety
· At all times wear the appropriate PPE, that is “fit for purpose” and to replace any PPE that is not
· Complete and successfully pass all training within the required time frame
· Be aware of your responsibilities and to act within the guidelines of the Company Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Policy (COSHH)
· Report any acts of unsafe behaviour or potentially dangerous conditions to the Shift Manager or to the H& Manager
· Constantly consider ways to improve health and safety and to inform the Shift Manager or SHE H&S Manager of these
· Only operate machinery or do any jobs in which you have received full training and have been signed as competent to do so
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.49-£15.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Printing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
