Number 1 printer

Infuse Financial; Redcar; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a skilled Number 1 Printer to join their team. This role involves setting up and operating printing presses with strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a keen attention to detail. Join us in delivering high-quality printed products for diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Set up print press according to specifications and ensure quality checks.
• Monitor ink control and maintain safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with quality and hygiene standards.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Tools

MS Packages

Job description

Company Profile

A printed flexible packaging manufacturer is looking for a Number 1 printer to complement its well-established team. The company extrudes prints and converts and services both the food and non-food sectors.

Title: Number 1 Printer

Salary: Up to £46,252.49 depending on experience

Purpose Of Job

To print a quality image and / text onto reels of film, ensuring that it meets customer design and specification.

Key Responsibilities

To set up the print press to the correct specification set out on the order sheet

Remove and replace sleeves

Change mandrills as required

Change Anilox rollers as required

Change doctor blades as required

Enter Job Description On OCS Screen

Set machine tensions

Set ink and plate pressures to kiss touch either by smart GPS or manual machine controls

Set into register either by smart GPS or manual machine controls

Carry out mounting checks

Match colours in conjunction with Ink Technician, using the supplied instructions for either new designs or repeat orders

Check ink viscosity

Check colour match using Xrite colour computer

Check bar codes

Check text using light box

Ensure all checks are counter signed by printer No 2 or other authorised person

During run mode

Monitor ink control

Set up AVT / Eltromat system

Maintain quality checks

Sort out defects by splicing out faulty film

Produce traceability labels

Complete order sheet

Produce the quality data sheet, with 2 signatures

Use Radius to check the print programme, to consume reels and to check picking list

Use Radius to scan job, to get set up time, colour match time and run time, to record downtime, to produce labels

Key Responsibilities Are To

Understand and work to the standards in the Company Health & Safety Policy

at all times comply with the Employees Duties and Responsibilities referenced in the Company Health & Safety Policy

Comply with the Company Accident Reporting / First Aid Procedures and the Company Near Hit / Close Call Reporting Procedures understand the RM safety rules and always adhere to them

Understand the principle of risk assessment and to always follow safe methods of work and the control measures applicable to specific jobs

Ensure earthing clips are fixed to all required ink and solvent containers

Ensure all open ink and solvent containers have lids fitted and ink pumps have lids closed to reduce fugitive emissions

Always work and behave in a safe and responsible manner,

Comply with all instructions given regarding health and safety

At all times wear the appropriate PPE, that is fit for purpose and to replace any PPE that is not

Complete and successfully pass all training within the required time frame

Be aware of your responsibilities and to act within the guidelines of the Company Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Policy (COSHH)

Report any acts of unsafe behaviour or potentially dangerous conditions to the Shift Manager or to the H& Manager

Constantly consider ways to improve health and safety and to inform the Shift Manager or SHE H&S Manager of these

Only operate machinery or do any jobs in which you have received full training and have been signed as competent to do so

Quality and Hygiene

Work within the requirements of the Company Quality & Hygiene Procedure

Maintain product safety and integrity and to ensure full conformity of product delivered on time and in full

Adhere to Quality standards by following all written instructions and completion of all quality paperwork at the end of the job

Comply with the housekeeping rules and regulations and adopting a clean as you go approach

Understand and abide by the rules in the Company Personnel Hygiene Procedure and to have a good standard of personal hygiene

understand and to be responsible for abiding by the Safety Instruction Jewellery, Clothing etc. Policy

Health and Safety

Workplace Safety: Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.

Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents.

Incident Reporting: reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses.

Health and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination.

Training

Skill Development: enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role.

Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency.

Diversity and Inclusion: create a respectful and supportive workplace culture

Skills & Competences

Excellent Communication skills - both written and verbal.

Leadership experience.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.

Problem solver and Proactive thinker.

Analytical.

Ability to work both efficiently and effectively alone, as well as part of a large and varied team.

Flexibility and excellent attention to detail is essential.

Ability to work calm under pressure.

High working knowledge of all MS Packages including Excel and Word.

IT skills

Willingness to learn and a strong desire to develop and grow within the organisation.

Enjoy working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.

Have experience building relationships and liaising with stakeholders.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to check own and teamwork outputs.

Enthusiastic, committed and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business with a significant amount of change.

Ability to work under pressure.

Problem-solving skills.

Creativity.

Positive Work Ethic

Team working skills

Possess high regard for

Health and Safety in the workplace

Quality and Hygiene in the workplace

Environmental Awareness