Trainee MAC operator

Involve Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der Fertigungsbranche sucht einen motivierten MAC Operator, um das Pre-Press-Team zu unterstützen. In dieser spannenden Rolle erhalten Sie umfassende Schulungen, um die Origination und Vorbereitung von Druckmaterialien zu meistern. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, in dem Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten in der Lithografie entwickeln und eine langfristige Karriere im Bereich Pre-Press Operations aufbauen können. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Details und Kommunikation haben, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Mindestens GCSE in Mathematik und Englisch erforderlich.
• Erfahrung oder Kenntnisse in Lithografie oder Artwork-Origination.

Responsibilities

• Kommunikation mit Kunden zur Genehmigung von Druckmaterialien.
• Vorbereitung von Druckboxen und Anweisungen für die Produktion.

Skills

Farbunterscheidung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailgenauigkeit

Selbstmotivation

Teamarbeit

Lithografie-Kenntnisse

Education

GCSE in Mathematik

GCSE in Englisch

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business at a state-of-the-art facility in Port Talbot. The company specialises in producing high-quality products for use across personal care, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. This newly created position has been developed to support ongoing business growth and long-term succession planning within the Pre-Press team.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will receive full training to become a competent MAC Operator. The role supports the origination and preparation of artwork and lithographic materials required for production and involves regular communication with internal stakeholders and customers.

Key Responsibilities

During Training:

• Communicate with customers to obtain approvals.
• Manage storage and organisation of lithographic materials for production use.
• Prepare print boxes and issue clear printing instructions.

Once Signed Off as Competent (including but not limited to):

• Upload/download artwork and proofs via FTP and customer systems.
• Input production formulas onto technical sheets.
• Order print plates and materials as required.
• Record job turnaround times and maintain accurate logs.
• Maintain file housekeeping for digital artwork and damaged plates.
• Participate in in-house training (MAC, screenwork, trapping).
• Monitor production schedules to anticipate and prepare for new products.
• Organise and store proofing samples and artwork pending approval.
• Communicate print plate specifications, colours, and cost details to customers for approval.
• Ensure all materials are provided to the proofer as required.
• Support the Pre-Press Manager with departmental projects and new technology trials.
• Attend pre-launch meetings with wider production teams to support the origination process.

Required Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade A C in Mathematics and English Language.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Ability to accurately differentiate between colours.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team to meet deadlines.
• Experience or knowledge of lithography or artwork origination processes.

Location: Port Talbot
Department: Operations Pre-Press
Reports To: Pre-Press Manager
Salary: Up to GBP35,000 (dependent on skill level)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Site-based

What s on Offer

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking production environment with full training and development provided. Ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in pre-press operations and digital origination, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and technical setting.