Print Finisher

FreeSpirits; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Print Finisher to join their team in Bradford. This temporary role offers the potential for permanent placement, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. You'll be responsible for operating a B1 Print Finishing Machine, applying emboss and foil impressions, and ensuring quality checks throughout the production process. With a competitive salary and benefits, including holiday entitlements, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in print finishing within a supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality, this role is for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional holiday for years of service

Overtime pay at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experience operating print finishing machines and applying foil impressions.
• Ability to follow production schedules and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate B1 Print Finishing Machine and apply various impressions.
• Monitor stock levels and follow in-house quality checks.

Skills

B1 Print Finishing Machine Operation

Embossing and Foil Application

Die Cutting

Quality Control

Production Scheduling

Tools

Melonex Files

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Print Finisher for one of our clients, based in the Bradford area. This is a temporary role with a view of going permanent after 12 weeks, or a straight permanent role with the client, for the right candidate.

Main Duties

1. Operate a B1 Print Finishing Machine.
2. Apply Emboss and Foil impressions to various types of cardboard/paper sheets.
3. Set up to 6 different foil positions at any one time.
4. Use die cutting formes to die cut full sheets.
5. Make ready multiple dies in any one pass.
6. Follow in-house quality checks, document any issues, and archive samples.
7. Work with the production team to lay up sheets considering customer demand, machine positioning, waste, and efficiencies.
8. Monitor consumable stock levels.
9. Use Melonex files to align dies in the exact required position.
10. Follow production schedules.
11. Use Low-Res imagery to countercheck all finished products.
12. Set machine temperatures and weights to suit bespoke dies and boards.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

1. Salary ranges between £24,410 and £28,154 per annum, DOE.
2. Overtime paid at time and a half.
3. 36-hour working week: Monday to Friday, alternating shifts.

Early shift: 06:30-14:00 Monday to Thursday / 06:30-12:30 Fridays.

Late shift: 14:00-21:45 Monday to Thursday / 12:30-17:30 Fridays.

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays; an additional day holiday per full year of service up to 5 days.