Print Plate Mounter & Support Operator

Saica Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly atmosphere

Progression

Holiday entitlement 22 days

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Cycle to Work

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Saica Group UK, including the Wigan site for our Flex division, is seeking a Mounter and Print Support Operative to join our print team. You will mount printing plates, apply backing tape, and ensure accuracy to customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role follows a 12-hour shift pattern on a rotating 4-week cycle, with nights and days. Prior production or print experience is valued and fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a print manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Experience in a production environment is essential.
• Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Fluent English with ability to understand and communicate work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO & A2 environmental.
• Organise 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/demounter.
• Mount printing plates onto sleeves, ensuring dimensions align with customer specifications.
• Demount plates; operate plate cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing.
• Store and identify printing plates for future use.
• Ensure all established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations and maintenance of relevant equipment.
• Ensure mounting is organised in line with production schedule and not more than 48 hours in advance.

Skills

Fluent English

Production experience

Quality standards

Health & Safety

Job description

Saica Group UK, including the Wigan site for our Flex division, is seeking a Mounter and Print Support Operative to join our print team. You will mount printing plates, apply backing tape, and ensure accuracy to customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role follows a 12-hour shift pattern on a rotating 4-week cycle, with nights and days. Prior production or print experience is valued and fluent English is essential.