Plate Mounter

**Job Title: Plate Mounter/Pre-Press**

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Plate Mounter in the Pre Press Department.

**Main Purpose**: Ensure manufacturing receives pre-press items, such as plates and engraved sleeves, in a timely manner and in alignment with the production plan.

**Main Duties**:
**Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance**:

- Prioritize health and safety at all times.
- Actively participate in the Near Miss program, encouraging team members to identify and address any safety concerns.
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure equipment is fit for purpose

**Plate Mounting and Production**:

- Operate machinery to produce items according to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Manage workloads to minimize downtime on print machines.
- Monitor quality consistently and take corrective action as needed.
- Adjust machinery to maintain product quality.
- Clean and store print sleeves appropriately.
- Conduct required quality assurance (QA) testing and accurately record results.
- Assist in general preventative maintenance, including essential daily and weekly cleaning.

**Pre-Press Activities**:

- Clean Anilox rollers by hand or machine.
- Record accurate readings from each cleaned Anilox.
- Assist other department operators during peak workloads.

**Job Specifications**:

- Good standard education (minimum 3 x GCSEs, Maths & English, or equivalent) with basic knowledge of health and safety.
- Experience in a print environment is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience in manufacturing, preferably in Plate Mounting/Pre-Press.
- IT literate with experience in operating computer-operated machines.
- Well-organized and able to plan work to demanding deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the business.
- Willingness to accommodate the working shift pattern, work overtime, and support other departments as needed.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Work Location: In person