Litho Print Operative
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000 – £30000/annum
Departmental Responsibilities:
* Prepare Lithographic Press by reading job instructions to understand all production requirements for the relevant job.
* Setting of Lithographic Press ensuring you have received the correct job bag and running numbers from head of production and that you are printing the job to the correct specification as indicated on the Job.
* Once Press is set up ensure that sign off is achieved from studio before going into production with the job.
* Achieve production and quality standards by monitoring machine operations, detecting any Malfunctions and deviations, adjusting controls where needed during the run.
* On production of the job, you will have continually checked that the Print quality is up to the required standard and numbering is all in sequential order so that will not impact on the enclosing machines and have reported any problems with stock supplied.
* Ensure that the completed job is delivered to the enclosing departments in the timescale allowed and that the quality of work is to a high standard.
* To ensure good housekeeping within your given area at all times.
Key priorities:
* To have Qualification in lithographic printing on a Five Colour Press.
* To have a full understanding of all the quality procedures related to Printing.
* To know and understand the entire operational requirements of the assigned machine.
* To be fully aware of the required production dates and timings of each campaign.
* If the machine is not running to optimum speed or optimum quality highlight the issue to the Head of Production.
* To work towards achieving zero defects and look for ways of reducing waste.
* Highlight any changes that you think could be made to improve efficiencies within the department.
* If there is anything stopping, you from doing your job please inform the Head of Production immediately.
Other Relevant Information:
* Flexible and reliable in approach to work
* Ability to work accurately and determine priorities.
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate with other team members and work well as part of a team.
* If required, Flexibility to work within other departments.
* Work closely with other members of the Production department to ensure efficient workflow.
This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of the New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency
More Information
- Address Melksham, Wiltshire