Flexographic Printer

Company Details Confidential; Ireland; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Details Confidential in Ireland is seeking a Printer to gain experience in UV flexographic printing and join a knowledgeable team. The Printer is responsible for the quality that comes from the print press in line with the product specification sheet, and must optimise setup and operation to meet daily production plans.

The role requires a technical or trade qualification and experience on flexographic presses, with emphasis on meeting QA standards and maintaining housekeeping.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year experience on flexographic printing presses.
• Experience in packaging print is preferred.
• Desirable QA/documentation knowledge and data entry discipline.

Mansioni

• Run print presses to maximize capacity, setting parameters and offsets while minimising downtime and scrap.
• Carry out efficient changeovers and supervise assigned tasks during transitions.
• Operate the integrated control system to set speed, tension, registration, ink delivery and drying.
• Refer to Print Set-up & Product Specification Sheets for job setup.

Conoscenze

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Manufacturing

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to detail

Formazione

Trade qualification in printing/manufacturing/engineering

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience into the technical world of UV Flexographic Printing and become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team. This position offers plenty of opportunities for you to grow within an industry-leading company. The Printer is responsible for the product quality that comes from the print press in consultation with the product specification sheet. The Printer must exercise best practice at set up and in running to maximise volume in line with daily production plan.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Technical or trade qualification in printing, manufacturing, engineering or a related discipline is desirable
• Previous experience operating flexographic printing presses, ideally in packaging

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Ensure that the Press is ran to the maximum possible capacity by setting parameters and modifying offsets whilst trying to minimise downtime & scrap and meet the machine speed requirements.
• Ensure that all machine changeovers are carried out in an efficient manner and ensure that the support personnel are performing their assigned tasks during changeovers to ensure efficient changeovers are achieved.
• Operate the integrated computer control system, to set and monitor parameters such as speed, tension, registration, ink delivery, and drying throughout the print run.
• Refer to the Print Set-up & Product Specification Sheets when setting up all jobs.
• Any amendments to existing setup must be recorded on the Print Set-up Sheet so that this formulates the starting point for the next time the job runs.
• Ensure the correct data is entered into the
• All Print Setup Sheets must be filled appropriately for traceability purposes and to ensure updates/changes are actioned.
• Liaise with Supervisor & Pre-press personnel to ensure that all consumables are stagged as required for the next job.
• Printers are aware-of and comply with the requirements of the Stop/Start and Line Clearance procedures to ensure the desired level of product quality is achieved whilst keeping scrap levels to an absolute minimum.
• Verify that the correct Material Specification is staged for each job and ensure that any deviations are reported to Shift Supervisor.
• Be aware that in the event of an excessive downtime or quality event that the issue is escalated to the shift supervisor.
• Ensure all relevant internal QA documentation is completed in an accurate and timely fashion. All jobs should be inspected against the plan to ensure consistency and right first time approach is applied.
• Adhere to all housekeeping requirements to ensure Print Area is always audit-ready.
• Ensure all requirements of accredited bodies including, BRCGS / ISO / FSC / PEFC & FSAI, are adhered to as a routine part of the production process.
• Learn and uphold company standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and optimise work efficiency.
• Strive to achieve all company-specified production targets.

• Sector: manufacturing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Manufacturing, Teamwork, Time Management
• Specialising In: attention to detail