Flexographic Printer Operator

D&M Packaging; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift different"

Job summary

D&M Packaging in Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Flexographic Printer to join our production team. The role focuses on operating and maintaining flexographic presses to deliver high-quality flexible film prints with accuracy and efficiency.

You will monitor print quality, adjust ink formulations, and collaborate with prepress and quality control to meet strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating flexographic printing presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with solvent-based inks.
• Ability to read and interpret job cards, colour standards, and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of print quality control practices and colour matching.
• Capable of lifting materials and standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex brands)
• Perform press checks to ensure colour accuracy, print quality, and registration
• Monitor press operation and make adjustments as necessary to maintain output quality
• Mix and manage ink formulations to match colour standards
• Maintain accurate production records and logs
• Clean and maintain presses, anilox rollers, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot press issues and perform minor repairs or adjustments
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and quality standards
• Collaborate with the prepress, finishing, and quality control teams

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Colour matching

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary School Education

Tools

KBA press

Comiflex press

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Flexographic Printer to join our production team. The successful candidate will operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials such as flexible film. This role requires technical knowledge, precision, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Flexographic Printer to join our production team. The successful candidate will operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials such as flexible film. This role requires technical knowledge, precision, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic printing presses (KBA, Comiflex brands)
• Perform press checks to ensure colour accuracy, print quality, and registration
• Monitor press operation and make adjustments as necessary to maintain output quality
• Mix and manage ink formulations to match colour standards
• Maintain accurate production records and logs
• Clean and maintain presses, anilox rollers, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot press issues and perform minor repairs or adjustments
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and quality standards
• Collaborate with the prepress, finishing, and quality control teams

Requirements

• Secondary School Education
• 2+ years of experience operating flexographic printing presses
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Familiarity with solvent-based inks
• Ability to read and interpret job cards, colour standards, and technical drawings
• Good understanding of print quality control practices and colour matching
• Capable of lifting materials and standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with narrow-web or wide-web flexo printing

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift differentials

Compensation: TBC