Flexographic Printer

Flexographic Printer
- Salary DOE

Dudley

**Overview**

To operate designated Printing Machines to produce High Quality Flexo Print on a range of flexible packaging substrates.

To plan and progress work according to the agreed running order in a timely and efficient manner having regard to minimising materials and working in a safe manner and working environment.

Objective is to increase the level of service to our customers whilst keeping costs in line with or better than budget.

**Responsibilities**
- Setting up and running either a Fischer & Krecke (8 colour), Comexi (8 colour) or CMS (6 colour) Flexographic press
- To observe safe working practices within the area of responsibility and ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained / improved.
- Train dept. personnel where required to maximise their effectiveness in carrying out their tasks
- Ensure efficient and consistent target running speeds are met together with well-planned job changes, make ready and stereo mount / removal and sleeve return.
- Identifying and promptly resolving and /or reporting any equipment malfunction, material, safety, and or quality issues.
- Manage films / inks / plate’s inventory and other materials in an efficient manner minimising waste and maximising re-use where quality requirements can be met.
- Carry out Quality / Process checks in line with the requirements set out in works procedures and the quality system and record them as required on relevant documentation or computerised systems.
- To be proactive in offering ideas for continuously improving the efficiency and quality of the process.
- Communicate information with all relevant personnel

**Requirements**:

- Must have previous experience of setting up and running a Flexographic press
- Preferably have experience of the following

Plate making

Plate mounting

Colour matching techniques

Plate Laying

Ink sequencing

Ink Mixing

Prepress

Make ready

Printing and finishing
- Self motivated with an ability to work on their own
- Preferably have experience of running either a Fischer & Krecke (8 colour), Comexi (8 colour) or CMS (6 colour) Flexographic press
- Would consider someone who has run a similar flexographic printing machine
- An excellent communicator together with organizational and analytical skill
- Analytical and problem solving skills

Key words; labels / packaging / flexo / flexographic / plate mounting / plate making etc.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dudley, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Flexographic Printer-Dudley

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