NEW VACANCY (PK8424)
PRE-PRESS OPERATOR & FLEXO PRINTER
ESSEX
Competitive Salary, dependent on previous experience + Pension + Life Insurance + 28 Days Holiday + Overtime (x1.5)
Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-2pm
Our client is part of a leading manufacturing group of high quality and innovative flexographic printed products.
They are currently recruiting for a Pre- Press Operator who will also provide printing cover for holidays and sickness. Longer term the company are expanding with investment in new presses so the role will eventually move into a full time printing position.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing digital files for print production, optimising layouts, adjusting colour profiles and resolving technical issues to ensure high-quality printed materials.
- To collaborate with Designers and Printers to facilities a seamless transaction from digital design to the final print product.
- To assist with flexo press operation during periods of sickness or holiday cover, ensuring that jobs are produced to the highest quality level and that the quality procedures are followed.
- Responsibility for cleanliness and general maintenance of equipment used in the process.
- To relay information through the specification sheet on how jobs are produced and exactly what settings are required to repeat the process.
- You will be working with the Production Manager to continually improve quality, processes, and production efficiencies.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong diligence.
- A good understanding of colour and colour mixes.
- Able to understand and follow clear work instructions.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Flexible approach and able to use own initiative when required.
- Ability to effectively manage your own workload.
- Effective time management skills are essential.
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict delivery deadlines.
- Target and client driven.