Digicon Operator no experience necessary

Digicon Operator / Print Finisher (no experience needed as full training will be given)

Grimsby

Salary; (Negotiable depending on experience)

Hours;

6 am - 2 pm Monday to Friday.

2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday

10pm- 6am Friday

OR

10 pm - 6am Sunday to Thursday finishing Friday 6 am.

Overview: Operation of new Digicon Series 3 Press - 4 Colour UV Semi Rotary print and die cutting press with finishing capabilities of cold foil, hot foil, lamination, special varnishing, embossing, screen printing and slitting/rewinding. Setting up press, colour matching jobs, checking quality of print and ad-hoc tasks such as laying plates and machine maintenance. Expectation to be trained to run other machines also.

Company; This is to work for one of the UK's leading label manufacturers in the UK with 20 years' experience within the industry. They custom make labels for the; food, drinks, chemical, retail, trade industries.

Role:

• Operating presses to print jobs efficiently and to the highest possible standard.
• Tasks including: setting up jobs (using print cylinders, magnetic cylinders and die cutters), mixing inks, colour matching, wash ups, loading material.
• Inputting data into MIS including material consumptions and clocking data.
• To comply with current systems of working including established shift patterns.
• Maximise machine efficiency to achieve estimated times.
• Manage a schedule of work on a hourly/daily/weekly basis & understand the targets set and the importance of your part in the process.
• Keep work station and work area tidy and organised by taking at least 15 minutes per day to clear down before end of shift.
• Ad hoc tasks when required that may include ink mixing, laying plates and locating material.

Requirements:

• Preferably experience with a Digicon but any experience of flexo printing welcome
• Preferably run a Digicon Series 3 press
• Would consider someone with experience of a semi rotary flexo press with hot foil, lamination, embossing and silk screen
• Would consider a Print Finisher who would be keen to be trained up

TO APPLY please email your full CV details to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Key words; digicon, printer, flexographic, digital, HP Indigo, digital press, hot foil, lamination, embossing, labels