Print & Coating Operator - Quality Focus

Ball Aerospace; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Devizes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Print Operator to join the Print Section. You will externally coat and decorate cans according to specifications, operating a Dry offset printing machine, and ensuring materials match the job sheet while maintaining quality at every stage.

You will inspect cans, compare colours against the Tolerance Card, adjust the machine to correct defects, and hand over duties to the next operator.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in printing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using quality control equipment.
• Experience in maintenance and mechanical operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Hand tools skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and run Dry offset printing machine.
• Prepare materials required for the next job and ensure they match the job sheet supplied and no obvious defects with printing plates.
• Regularly inspect cans at specific intervals to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Examine printed cans and compare them with the Tolerance Card to verify printing colour/text and registration meets client specifications.
• Detect and correct any defects by making the required machine adjustments.
• Isolate any non-conforming product and report to the Shift manager and QC.
• Hand over to the on-coming Print Operative and inform him/her of the current process conditions.
• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Minimise waste and maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

Skills

Printing experience

Quality control

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Tools

Quality control equipment

Maintenance skills

Job description

Ball Corporation in Devizes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Print Operator to join the Print Section. You will externally coat and decorate cans according to specifications, operating a Dry offset printing machine, and ensuring materials match the job sheet while maintaining quality at every stage.

You will inspect cans, compare colours against the Tolerance Card, adjust the machine to correct defects, and hand over duties to the next operator.