Print & Manufacturing Operator - Rotating Shifts

Ball Corporation; Roundway; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Devizes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Print Operator to coat and decorate cans to exact specs in the Print Section. The role focuses on setting and running the dry offset printing machine and preparing materials according to job sheets.

You will inspect cans, compare with the Tolerance Card, adjust printing as needed, and report non-conformities to the shift manager. The position involves a rotating shift pattern (days/nights) with hours 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in printing within a manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Experience using quality control equipment.
• Experience in maintenance and mechanical operations is preferred.
• 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 and have no obvious defects.
• Regularly inspect cans to ensure quality standards are met.
• Examine printed cans and compare with the Tolerance Card for colour, text and registration accuracy.
• Detect and correct defects by adjusting the machine.
• Isolate non-conforming product and report to Shift manager and QC.
• Handover to the next Print Operative and inform them of current process conditions.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Minimise waste and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Printing experience

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Tools

Quality control equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Ball Corporation in Devizes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Print Operator to coat and decorate cans to exact specs in the Print Section. The role focuses on setting and running the dry offset printing machine and preparing materials according to job sheets.

You will inspect cans, compare with the Tolerance Card, adjust printing as needed, and report non-conformities to the shift manager. The position involves a rotating shift pattern (days/nights) with hours 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.