Flexographic Printer

About the Role

We are currently seeking to recruit a 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience in a multi shift operation and can work to targets and deadlines to support the maximisation of machine efficiency.

Required Skills

• Experience of running a modern 8 colour Flexographic Print machine preferable
• 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

Preferred Skills

• None specified

Pay range and compensation package

• Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Benefits

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate

• Derrybeg, CO. Donegal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation

• Ireland (required)

Work Location

• In person