Letterpress Printer/ Platemaking
Location: Bootle
Type: Permanent
Hours: Days, Monday - Friday
Benefits: 23 holidays + BH, Attendance Bonus, Private Medical, Company Pension etc.
Our client a printing company who are part of a global group, is looking for an experienced Printer to work at their facility based in Bootle. The successful Candidate will play a vital role in the various printing processes (platemaking, print finishing, letterpress etc and part of a very successful team.
The Role:
Letterpress operation -mounting printing plates, setting packing and ink flow to achieve accurately positioned, clean and legible printed material. Operating both platen and cylinder presses.
Platemaking - making letterpress plates for use on Heidelberg printing presses.
Guillotine - operating a programmable Polar 92 Guillotine.
Print finishing - set up and operation of folding, laminating, folder gluer, stitching and drilling machines. This part of the job will also involve specialized hand finishing. (Full training will be given).
Ensure that implementation of all print literature and material are co-ordinated and carried out in accordance with Company policies and using appropriate systems and documents.
An opportunity to learn to operate a digital press and train to use industry standard software, such as; Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
The job holder shall ensure that
All working areas are kept clean and tidy and that all work areas are left clean and in order at the end of the working day.
That hazardous chemicals and soiled cloths are contained and disposed of safely.
Data Protection Security is maintained at all times
All procedures are carried out correctly and safely, safety equipment is used where appropriate, and compliance with the Company policy for discipline and Health and Safety is maintained at all times.
Any shortage of materials within the department is reported to the Works Manager or Supervisor.
The Person:
Will hold a GCSE (or equivalent in Maths & English)
Experience in a printing environment essential
Experience of machine printing
Knowledge of conventional/ digital printing essential
Will have ideally used Heidelberg print-presses, guillotines, print finishing techniques, letterpress etc.
Neat and tidy appearance, articulate, punctual, dependable
Hardworking and a team player.
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