Pre-Press Technician: Plates, Formes & Optimization

Smurfit Kappa Group; Hilcote; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Confidential support

Flexible working

Guaranteed interview

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Pre-press Assistant to support safe storage, distribution, and preparation of cutting formes and printing plates. You will maintain accurate records of movements and coordinate with production planning to maximise efficiencies.

The role involves quality checking tooling, returning items to designated locations, and liaising with line management for repairs. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential for success in this busy plant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-press or printing activities preferred.
• Familiarity with tooling handling and quality checks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely store and distribute cutting formes and printing plates.
• Perform quality checks on tooling before production.
• Recheck quality of formes and plates on return to location.
• Coordinate with line manager and planning for repairs.
• Receive and quality check incoming formes and stereos.
• Maintain orderly storage in the system for easy access.
• Carry out minor repairs on formes and printing plates where trained.
• Keep a clean work area as directed by supervisors.
• Be proactive in taking on additional improvement tasks.

Skills

Vision

PSA

Excel

Outlook

Analytical

Tooling knowledge

Strong communicator

Team player

Coach

Punctual

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Pre-press Assistant to support safe storage, distribution, and preparation of cutting formes and printing plates. You will maintain accurate records of movements and coordinate with production planning to maximise efficiencies.

The role involves quality checking tooling, returning items to designated locations, and liaising with line management for repairs. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential for success in this busy plant environment.