Flexographic Printer
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: (phone number removed)
We are recruiting for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join a busy production environment based in Huntingdon on a permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in machine printing, labelling, flexographic printing, or similar production machinery who is looking to join a company where they can settle, develop, and progress within the role.
The salary is offered within a banding of £35,500 – £38,000 DOE, with salary progression available within the banding once fully settled into the role & operating confidently to company standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating flexo-web machinery to produce products to the correct quality standards, at target speed, and with minimal waste.
Key Responsibilities
Rapidly set up machinery to achieve target running speeds and OEE expectations
Prepare inks, printing plates etc
Carry out make-readies to a high standard, allowing the machine to run efficiently and consistently
Follow job bag instructions and approved master samples accurately
Operate process machinery safely, following all safety features, stop procedures, lock-out systems, safe systems of work, risk assessments and COSHH requirements
Identify and report any potential machine or production issues to the Production Manager
Carry out daily maintenance and support wider TPM tasks
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with 5S standards
Support other areas of the business and carry out additional duties within your capability, depending on workload requirements
Skills & Experience Required
Previous Flexograhic printing experience is preferred, ideally 2 years or more
Experience within labelling, machine printing, flexographic printing, packaging, paper, board or similar production environments would be considered
Strong transferable machine operating skills from other relevant machinery or sectors may also be suitable
Ability to adapt to company processes, quality standards and ways of working
Good understanding of machine set-up, make-readies and production efficiency
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes
Comfortable working on fast-paced production lines as part of a small team
Ability to work accurately and methodically
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent communication skills
Flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to move to 12-hour shifts during peak periods
Willingness to learn new machines, processes and operating methods
Reliable, trustworthy and a strong team player
Able to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a changing production environment
Positive, motivated and willing to support others when needed
To be considered, please submit your CV or call Lisa Banks on (phone number removed) for more information.
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