Platen Press Operator - Training & Growth Opportunity

Adecco; Thame; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented and collaborative work

Job summary

Adecco seeks a Print Machine Operator (Platen Operator) to join a skilled production team in Thame, Oxfordshire. The role involves operating platen presses, performing cutting, embossing, and debossing, and ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts.

Candidates should have experience with platen presses or similar equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read production specifications. Training and development opportunities are available in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating platen presses or similar print finishing equipment is desirable, with training provided.
• Strong understanding of cutting, creasing, embossing, and debossing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications accurately.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain platen presses to produce high-quality printed products.
• Carry out cutting, creasing, embossing, and debossing processes to specification.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings for optimum quality and efficiency.
• Interpret job tickets, artwork layouts, and production specifications accurately.
• Conduct routine quality and safety checks.
• Identify and resolve minor machine and quality issues.
• Work with production, design, and quality teams to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards around machinery and work areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Skills

Platen presses

Quality awareness

Reading production specs

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

Platen Press Machinery

Die-Cutting Equipment

Embossing Tooling

UV Lithographic Print Production

Job description

Adecco seeks a Print Machine Operator (Platen Operator) to join a skilled production team in Thame, Oxfordshire. The role involves operating platen presses, performing cutting, embossing, and debossing, and ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts.

Candidates should have experience with platen presses or similar equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read production specifications. Training and development opportunities are available in a collaborative environment.