Precision Foiling & Die-Cutting Platen Operator

KRG Holdings Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KRG Holdings Ltd in Thame is seeking a Foiling and Die Cutting Platen Operator. Hours are 6am-2pm Monday to Friday and 2pm-midnight Monday to Thursday. Salary ranges from £13.00 to £19.00 per hour, depending on experience.

You will operate hot foiling machinery, embossing and die-cutting, following strict production timelines and quality checks. Experience with platen presses, especially Bobst equipment, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the offset print industry.
• Proficient in the operation of platen press machinery.
• Experience running Bobst equipment (106, BMA, Vision Foil) on B1/B2 sheets.

Responsibilities

• Make ready on composite layouts using dies supplied.
• Set to approved standards, checking against film supplied/copy.
• Refer to Job instructions at all times.
• Pull pass sheet and, on approval, label and retain for future reference.
• Run job to standard of pass sheet.
• Check throughout run for quality.
• On completion, ensure final sheet matches pass sheet for next process.
• Complete paperwork/computer entries confirming details to close job on system.
• Undo make ready, ensure dies and counterforces are damage-free and reusable.
• Identify damaged tooling.
• Monitor stock of consumables and make-ready materials.
• Keep machinery and work area clean and maintained.
• Conduct guard and oil checks as required.
• Identify machine faults and alert manager if unresolved.
• Follow schedule of work as directed by Production Manager.
• Make ready and run timings within the expected standards of a fully trained operator.

Skills

Follow production timelines

Effective communication

Judgement & strategy

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Tools

Bobst 106

Bobst BMA

Bobst Vision Foil

Job description

KRG Holdings Ltd in Thame is seeking a Foiling and Die Cutting Platen Operator. Hours are 6am-2pm Monday to Friday and 2pm-midnight Monday to Thursday. Salary ranges from £13.00 to £19.00 per hour, depending on experience.

You will operate hot foiling machinery, embossing and die-cutting, following strict production timelines and quality checks. Experience with platen presses, especially Bobst equipment, is required.