Production Print Operator

JOB SPECIFICATION

Production – Print Operator

Webb Print and Display Holdings Limited

We are a fast growing and innovative POS design and manufacturing company working with some of the world’s biggest retail brands. Our team includes planners, creative, design, artwork, technical, project management and production personnel.

Our home is in large industrial premises in Redditch but within our walls we have created a vibrant, creative, and relaxed working environment.

Although we were only founded in 2021, we are thriving with a multitude of projects and are continuing to grow. A cohesive team is vital for both clients and the continued growth of the business.

Standard requirements and attributes

Ability to use Digital Printing Presses, both roll fed and flat sheet, with a good knowledge of 4 colour process and colour matching. Familiar with all types of print materials and a basic knowledge of the CNC table cutting. Good communications skills, strong numeracy and literacy skills, ability to problem solve, flexible and friendly. Adaptable to cover other production areas, cutting, finishing and packing and able to work in a team environment.

The Role

As Printing Operator, you are responsible for the printing of Jobs on the Digital Presses, currently the Vutek H3, R2000 and R800 Latex. The role also requires you to support the Production Team in all areas when needed and when requested by other members of the team.

Print Operator - General

· Setting up H3 press in the morning and closing it down in the end of shift.

· Setting up R800 press when needed.

· Setting up R2000 press when needed.

· Weekly machine maintenance and machine checks.

· Print machines have a separate Appendix of Weekly Maintenance Schedules to be signed on completion.

· Management of Ink supplies in factory and requesting replacement batches when required. This also applies to cleaning materials and PPE gloves as well as waste ink from machines.

· Reporting any machine issues on EFI website immediately and informing Senior Management Team.

· Managing servicing schedules for presses and co-ordinating with Engineers when on site.

· Keeping Print Machines and areas clean and tidy.

· Management of waste material from print with disposal in the yard skip efficiently space wise.

· Emptying any bins full of waste into the skip.

· Movement of materials and pallets around factory.

· Management of materials delivered in to be printed, stock materials and any material overs from the production run.

· Ensuring a safe working environment around Print machines

· Attend Production Meetings when required.

Print Operator – Production

· Identify artwork files on presses and checking before starting a job.

· Checking correct Ink / Print settings used for quality and speed required for each Job / Client

· Selecting correct materials to be printed.

· Checking quantities against Job Card.

· Set up and run 1st off to be checked and signed off.

· Checking backed up print for registration.

· Printing materials, constantly checking print quality, and stacking them for cutting in agreed manner.

· Keeping a check on Print timings and organising cover for breaks if time sensitive production. finishing, for example applying D/S tape to cut materials, between cutting sheets if timing allows.

· Report damaged materials or any print scrap that will result in material shortages and resolve in a timely manner, escalate if necessary.

· Listing material usage on Job Cards and Roll Tags for every Job.

· Disposal of waste in the skip.

· Production – General

· Within an agreed programme working on the Cutting Table to maintain skills and understanding of the process.

· Cover cutting, finishing and packing as required during holiday periods or any absences within the Production Department.

· During busy periods assist in the packing of jobs and support production when needed or as directed by Senior Management Team.

Pay: £25,420.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person