Print Machinists

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting a Printing Machine Assistant to join a busy production environment for our client in Wolverhampton. The role involves working on a printing press, loading materials, maintaining inks, and supporting the team to achieve manufacturing targets.

Ideal candidates will have good communication, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, safety-conscious approach in a fast-paced setting. Immediate starts available for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Admin and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to take initiative and be reliable.
• Safety-conscious in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload reels to keep the printing press running smoothly.
• Store inks and ensure correct labeling descriptions.
• Supply ink to the press throughout the printing process.
• Weigh and record inks according to procedures.
• Maintain solvent levels and manage waste inks.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and tidy workspace; handle spillages.
• Clean wash tanks, distiller and related equipment.

Skills

Communication

Admin skills

Organisational

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Job description

Printing Machine Assistant Working via The Best Connection The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Printing Machine Assistant to join our client's busy production environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has good attention to detail and is looking to develop their experience within a manufacturing and print environment.

Hours of Work The role operates on a rotating day and night shift, working: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday each week Day Shift: 06:00 - 18:00 Night Shift: 18:00 - 06:00 Pay Rate Day Shift: £12.71 per hour Night Shift: £20.34 per hour between 21:00 - 06:00

Key Responsibilities Working alongside the Technical Print Manager, your main responsibility will be to support the team in achieving manufacturing targets by assisting with communication, planning and maintaining agreed standards of work.

Duties will include: Keeping paperwork relating to raw materials accurate and up to date.

Loading and unloading reels to ensure the printing press continues running efficiently.

Storing inks in the allocated areas and ensuring they match the correct label descriptions.

Supplying ink to the press throughout the printing process.

Weighing and recording inks in accordance with company procedures.

Maintaining solvent levels throughout the printing process.

Ensuring waste inks and waste tins are correctly booked into Despatch.

Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment, including dealing with spillages and mopping floor areas.

Cleaning and maintaining wash tanks, distiller and associated equipment.

Maintaining the rag system and ensuring clean rags are available in the designated area.

Ensuring used rags are stored correctly in the appropriate bins.

Assisting with the make-ready process and managing cylinder storage.

Ensuring pallets are maintained and raw materials are stored correctly.

Following all company Health & Safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills & Experience Required The successful candidate will ideally have:

Good communication skills.

Good administration and organisational skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ability to use their own initiative.

A reliable and hardworking approach.

A willingness to work in a busy production environment.

Previous experience within the printing industry would be desirable but is not essential.

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and safety-conscious, with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.

Immediate starts may be available for the right candidate.