Flexographic Printer (wide web 8 colour press)

KRG Holdings Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KRG Holdings Ltd in Ireland is seeking a Flexographic Printer to operate an 8-colour wide web printing press, ensuring highest print quality and efficient production.

The role requires setting up presses, supervising helpers, maintaining cleanliness and equipment, and adhering to ISO quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an 8-colour flexographic press on wide web.
• Experience with wide web presses or Uteco presses.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety practices.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run an 8 colour, wide web Uteco Press.
• Supervise print helpers and ensure cleanliness of the press area.
• Maintain daily/weekly maintenance of printing press and equipment.

Skills

8-colour flexographic press

wide web press

Uteco press

communication

instruction following

physical stamina

safety procedures

Tools

Uteco press

Job description

Flexographic Printer (8 colour wide web Uteco press)

Location; Republic of Ireland - Need to be EU / EEA / UK CITIZEN to apply!

Hours

• 7am-3pm
• 3pm-11pm
• 11pm-3am

Salary - Dependant on experience

About the Role

Currently seeking to recruit a Flexographic Wide Web Printer. The purpose of this role is to operate an 8 colour wide web printing press equipment according to procedures and job specifications to the highest print quality standards. The role involves operating printing press equipment and ensuring the highest quality standards are met while managing various responsibilities related to the printing process.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and running an 8 colour, wide web Uteco Press
• Responsible for print helpers / assistants
• Responsibility for cleanliness and general daily / weekly maintenance of printing press, press equipment and surrounding areas.
• Daily productivity responsibilities ensuring that individual, team and shift production targets set are achieved.
• Ensuring job set up in most efficient time using minimal ink and materials
• Training of print helpers on all aspects of print set up, colour management and printing
• Adhere to and follow job set procedures
• Adjusting and recording ink formulations
• Checking and confirming colours using colour management systems
• Organising / liaising with the pre-press team (plate mounting/ink delivery, material delivery, etc.) for minimum downtime
• Continuous Quality checking and confirming print standards are maintained and that all jobs are produced to the highest quality level and that the ISO quality procedures are followed.
• During print operation, determine that all necessary adjustments to the printing press to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards are determined and made.
• Recording correct and full information through the Company Specification sheets on how jobs are produced and exactly what settings are required to repeat the process.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with other team members and be able to receive and issue instructions in a clear manner
• To work with Production Manager to continually improve quality, processes and production efficiencies.
• Maintain work area in organised manner and advise the Production Manager on potential maintenance issues.
• Follow and ensure all print helpers follow all safety procedures in operating equipment and performance of job duties.

Required Skills

• Experience of running a modern 8 colour Flexographic Print machine preferable
• Preferably have experience of running a wide web press
• Preferably have experience of running a Uteco press, but will consider other machine experience
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job
• Ability to champion safety procedures