Skilled Foiling & Die-Cutting Platen Operator

Kairos Recruitment; Thame; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a Foiling and Die Cutting Platen Operator in Thame. The role operates hot foiling machinery, embossing and die-cutting across multiple print finishes. Hours include early and late shifts with Monday–Friday and Monday–Thursday blocks.

The candidate will make ready, set to standards, and maintain quality, completing paperwork and ensuring dies and tooling are kept in good condition for re-use.

Qualifications

• Experience in the offset print industry.
• Proficient in operation of platen press machinery.
• Experience running Bobst 106, Bobst BMA, Bobst Vision Foil all running B1/B2 Sheetwork.

Responsibilities

• Make ready on composite layouts using dies supplied and set to approved standards.
• Monitor quality throughout runs and check final sheets against the pass sheet.
• Complete paperwork and computer entries to close jobs on the system.

Skills

Production timelines

Effective communication

Judgement

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Tools

Bobst 106

Bobst BMA

Bobst Vision Foil

Job description

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a Foiling and Die Cutting Platen Operator in Thame. The role operates hot foiling machinery, embossing and die-cutting across multiple print finishes. Hours include early and late shifts with Monday–Friday and Monday–Thursday blocks.

The candidate will make ready, set to standards, and maintain quality, completing paperwork and ensuring dies and tooling are kept in good condition for re-use.