HP Digital Indigo Press Operator - Labels

Kairos Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is recruiting for an HP Indigo Press Operator in Greater Manchester. The role involves safe operation, calibration, and daily maintenance of the press, with responsibilities including loading jobs and preparing files using HP DFE.

Ideal candidates will have press experience, MIS understanding, and proficiency with Apple Mac and Adobe software to adjust files and ensure accurate colour matching.

Qualifications

• Experience operating HP Indigo presses is preferred.
• Familiarity with MIS software is desirable.
• Comfortable with Apple Mac computers and Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Operate HP Indigo press safely and efficiently.
• Calibrate and maintain the press, load jobs, and prepare files.
• Replace consumables and parts as needed; liaise with HP support for issues.

Skills

Mac OS proficiency

Adobe software

Esko software

File adjustment

Tools

Esko Software

Adobe Suite

Apple Mac

Job description

HP Digital Indigo Press Operator

Greater Manchester

Salary DOE

Hours - Open to any shift which suits (days, nights, double days, triple shift)

Company - The UK's premier supplier of labels, flexible heat-sealed lids and label application onto plastic pots and bottles.

Overview - Safe and effective operation of HP Indigo press in accordance with company policies and procedures.

The position:

• Level 1 or 2 trained operator for Series 2 or 3 Press (Sheetfed or Web)
• Day to Day running and maintenance of the press
• Calibrate Press
• Replace consumables as and when required
• Identify Errors and Resolve problem using HP support if needed
• Replace broken/faulty parts
• Place service calls and liaise with HP support for engineers' visits
• Load Jobs into Press
• Prepare Job for Print
• Adjust Job Colours to match pantone book on the HP DFE and re-rip the job as required
• Keep press and area clean
• Keep daily records relating to jobs printed
• Keep records of stock levels and re-order as required
• Repro
• Comfortable with operating Apple Mac Computer
• Familiar with Adobe software and Esko Software
• Able to adjust files
• Able to match jobs to customer supplied chromalins
• Step & Repeat files using Esko \"Artpro\"
• Rip files to produce starproof or plates
• Have a knowledge of the platemaking process

The Candidate:

• Press Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Must have previous experience with HP Indigo presses
• Must have an understanding MIS software

Key words; labels / packaging / digital / HP Indigo