Press Machine Operator

Zebra Technologies

Preston

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + public holidays
Up to 32 hours paid time off to volunteer
Pension scheme with a matched contribution
Private medical coverage
Access to an online learning platform
Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading printing technology company in Preston is looking for a Press Machine Operator. This full-time role requires 1-2 years of experience operating multi-colored converting presses. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality production and adhere to safety practices. Key benefits include 25 days of holiday, private medical coverage, and access to a learning platform.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of similar work experience.
  • 1+ year of related experience operating finishing and label converting equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and understand multi-colored converting presses.
  • Follow work order instructions and perform quality tests.
  • Adhere to productivity standards and safety practices.
  • Contribute to process improvement suggestions.

Skills

Mechanical abilities
Follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work effectively with others
Basic math skills
Light to medium machinery operation
Nilpeter printing experience

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Multi-Colored Converting Press Operator to join our dynamic team. This role is vital in ensuring the production of high-quality printed materials using advanced printing technology. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating multi-colored converting presses or similar equipment and demonstrate a commitment to precision, quality, and efficiency.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Multi-Colored Converting Press Operator to join our dynamic team. This role is vital in ensuring the production of high-quality printed materials using advanced printing technology. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating multi-colored converting presses or similar equipment and demonstrate a commitment to precision, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates and understands the functions and basic mechanical workings of assigned machines under limited supervision
  • Follows work order instructions and performs labeling requirement
  • Performs quality tests per ISO procedure
  • Adheres to productivity standard
  • Complies with all required safety practices and use of PPE
  • Contributes primarily through execution of defined processes and procedures but may make suggestions for process improvement
  • Resolves a variety of problems of limited complexity by following highly detailed instructions or procedure
  • Nilpeter experience would be a distinct advantage
  • Builds productive working relationships internally, generally within immediate department or team
  • Learns policies and procedures and how to apply them to issues experienced in routine activities
  • Learns and closely follows established processes and direction
  • Receives Direct Supervision for routine work, new projects or assignment
  • Ability to run multi color printing machine
  • Follow Zebra shared value
  • Run converting presses to produce high quality labels
Qualifications
  • 1-2 years similar work experience
  • Excellent mechanical abilities
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
  • Able to work effectively with others
  • Basic math and computer skill
  • Ability to work with light to medium machinery
  • 1+ year of related experience operating finishing and or label converting equipment (die cutting, laminating, slitting, etc)
  • Nilpeter Printing Experience: Prior experience working with Nilpeter presses is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday + public holidays
  • Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
  • Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend on…
  • Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%
  • Private medical coverage
  • Access to an innovative online learning platform
  • Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Supply Chain
Industries
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage

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