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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed