Print Assistant / Plate Mounter

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Client:

Future Recruitment

Location:

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

80f5a42ce6b0

Job Views:

35

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

My client is a leader in the packaging industry working with clients in the food, pet food, none food and medical sector. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they pride themselves on delivering top-tier products.

They are now looking to recruit a Plate Mounting Operator to join their team. You will support the Print department following set tasks from Management & Senior Operators to ensure production and quality requirements are adhered to. Working in a constructive manner, following all guidelines and procedures regarding Safe Working, Quality, BRC & FSC standards.

Role / Responsibilities:

• Maintain all housekeeping standards to ensure care and maintenance of equipment and sustain an organised, clean work environment free from debris and hazards.
• Ensure that all instructions for the safe operation of any equipment are followed, and any PPE is worn, as required.
• Ensure that mounting jobs are prioritised for each individual press.
• Ensure the correct works order, plates and sleeves are being used prior to mounting.
• Ensure all plates (front & back) and sleeves are cleaned using the correct solvent.
• Check that both the works order and GMG/PDF correspond with one another before continuing.
• Ensure plates match GMG/PDF and the correct PIFA is being used.
• Align cameras to job specifications.
• Use correct mounting tape for each individual colour, as stated on the works order or as appropriate.
• Ensure mounting jobs are logged.
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and signed on completion of required mounting job.
• Communicate non-compliances with Management & Quality Department.
• Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect plates.
• Apply and strip backing tape to sleeves using Applicator/De-mounter.
• Mount printing plates onto the appropriate sleeves, ensuring compliance with the dimensions agreed with the customer, as required, and demount plates.
• Operate Plate Cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing, completing and signing the relevant control.
• Store and identify printing plates for subsequent use as required.
• Ensure that all established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations as and when required including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment.
• Ensure that mounting is organised in line with the production schedule and no more than 48 hours in advance, as the plan is flexible and subject to change.
• Accurately record production data.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance on machines as required in accordance with scheduled PPM.
• Perform any miscellaneous duties requested by supervisor or management.
• Establish/maintain cooperative effective working relationships with a positive attitude to teamwork.