Print Machine Operator

Position: Temporary Print Machine Operator (Flexographic Flexo)

Contract Length: Temporary (Approx. 3 months, with an immediate start)
Role Summary: We are seeking a skilled Flexographic Print Machine Operator to join our team on a temporary basis for up to 3 months. The ideal candidate will be available for an immediate start to hit the ground running.
Salary: Depending on experience
Working hours are 08:00 to 16:30 (Break at 12:30 - 13:30)

Role Purpose:

To produce blank labels and printed and tinted labels using the flexo-press. To inspect and remove any faults from the reels of printed material. Also to package products ready for dispatch.

Individual Responsibilities:

• Operate any of the company’s label presses including the flexo press.

• Operate the flexo press to carry out tints and one colour print jobs.

• Mix inks to required Pantone.

• Mount plates to required accuracy.

• Operate video inspection camera to monitor quality.

• Operate UV and IR drying systems

• Adjust register on print jobs

• Correct print quality issues

• Understand a job sheet.

• Pick the correct cutter and return to the correct place at the end of the job.

• Mount cutter onto magnetic cylinder and mount cylinder into label press.

• Load material onto label press, set web-guide and slitter knives.

• Set cutter pressure to correct level.

• When starting to run a job, make adjustments to ensure optimum running speed with minimum chance of labels coming off with the matrix and wrap arounds.

• Operate label press computer to set number of labels and mandrel tension etc.

• Produce blank labels or slit printed material according to job sheet.

• Watch for faults while running the label press and remove faults.

• Box rolls of labels according to job sheet.

• Mark up job sheet with box type used on new jobs.

• Ensure quantities of cores and boxes are correct on job sheet and mark up / correct where necessary.

• Enter production times on job sheet.

• Mark up job sheet with any errors found on job sheet.

• Carry out daily maintenance routines as define in the maintenance schedule.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Keep working area tidy.

• Report any faults or problems with equipment used on fault report forms and pass to production supervisor.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year operating a flexo-press with a good standard of work