Digital Press Operator - HP

ePac LLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ePac LLC is seeking an experienced HP Printer in Sheffield to operate, calibrate, and maintain HP Indigo presses. The role involves ensuring quality, uptime, and adherence to customer expectations while supporting the lamination department with printed rolls of film.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in digital printing production and knowledge of press operations. Responsibilities include regular machine maintenance, quality checks, and data entry within Microsoft NAV.

Shift patterns are on a rota basis, with a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £36,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in production field related to digital printing preferred.
• HP Operator 1 training desired.
• Must have responsibility in the area of food safety essentials.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates press via colour calibration to ensure excellent print quality.
• Sets up machine to maximise uptime.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance on press.

Skills

Working knowledge of HP Indigo presses

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

1-3 years in production field related to digital printing

HP Operator 1 training desired

Tools

Microsoft NAV

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced HP Printer to join our HP team.

£28,000 - £36,000 per annum plus benefits and shift allowance.

Shifts are worked on a rota basis and include 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am.

Our operators operate, calibrate and maintain Indigo HP's to ensure excellent quality, machine uptime and customer expectations are exceeded. They are responsible for supplying printed rolls of film (PE, BOPP, PET and other polymer based substrates) to the lamination department as well as machine upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance during break/fix with Lead Operator or HP Technical Support team’s assistance.

So who are we, put simply, ePac provides digitally printed flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centred.

Our core values:

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Help our customers grow
• Support the communities and local businesses we serve
• Develop sustainable solutions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly calibrates press via colour calibration to ensure excellent print quality
• Efficiently sets up machine to maximise uptime
• Confirms job specifications based on job ticket prior to printing
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance on press
• Notifies Lead Press Operator when equipment needs repair
• Opens service calls with HP Technical Team as necessary
• Loads rolls of material onto press
• Monitors print quality while machine is in production
• Inputs production, consumption, and waste data into Microsoft NAV (ERP)
• Keeps pressroom clean and organized

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including pouch assistant, slitting, and lamination
• Communicates with Prepress and Converting department when necessary

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of HP Indigo presses (HP 20000 experience a plus)
• Simple mathematical ability for reports required
• Computer literacy
• Mathematical knowledge
• Ability to read a ruler
• Mechanical skills
• Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 1-3 years in production field related to digital printing preferred
• HP Operator 1 training desired
• Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials