Print Assistant - Machine Operative
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteWigan, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Set up and operate flexographic print machinery to optimum levels while maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards. Load and unload master reels and inks to ensure continuous supply, and manage the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including rest breaks and shift handovers. Spot non-conformities, report issues to the Shift Manager, and support resolution. Assist with general cleaning, maintenance of print equipment, and training of colleagues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support other production areas as required. Operate across a 12-hour rotating shift pattern within a global team driving sustainable packaging solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths
- Previous print experience, preferably flexographic with experience of solvent based inks
- Experience of Fischer Krecke 126S, 20SIX CS colour printers or BOBST printers
- Experience in Mounting
- Background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing
- Considerable exposure to quality, health and safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting
- 12 hour rotating shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4 week cycle
- Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off
- Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights
- Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days
- Week 4 – 7 off
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of Fischer Krecke 126S, 20SIX CS colour printers or BOBST printers an advantage
- Experience in Mounting would be an advantage
- Background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage
- Considerable exposure to quality, health and safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting
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