Print Machine Operator

**_Recra is working in partnership_** with a company that delivers complete solutions for all print and mail projects. Our client is looking for a Mailing Machine Operator to join their team in Birmingham.

Our client is a large and growing company. We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join their team and contribute to their continued success.

**Hours - **Shifts 6.00 am - 14.30 pm and 14.00 pm-22.30 pm (40 hours per week) flexible with overtime.

**Role Summary**:
To support the achievement of the business goals and objectives by assisting the management team in the operation of the machines and ensuring that high quality that is met alongside the planned schedules and customer specifications.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Your experience and skills are to be used to assist/advise/progress other print operators.
- Any faults with the machinery are to be reported directly to the supervisor/engineering/relevant vendor with full
- You will be expected to support the supervisor in the smooth running of the team and undertake support tasks as directed.
- You will be responsible for setting up and operating machines, including all stocks that are relevant to the production of each particular work stream. Ensuring that all loaded materials are correct against supplied sample packs.
- You must ensure that there is a continuous supply of stock to provide an unbroken production run.
- You must carry out QA checks and ensure that they match the signed samples and that they are recorded onto the appropriate documentation. All paperwork must be filled out to a high level of accuracy and legibility.
- You are responsible for ensuring speed and quality of work is maintained along with accurate documentation, and that sufficient stock is available to carry out the work.
- Good timekeeping and attendance must be maintained to support the other team members.
- You will be expected to participate in team meetings and to work as a member of a team to ensure fair distribution of the team’s workload ensuring that the team's production targets are achieved.
- Ensure that all work is accurate and consistent throughout the run and is regularly monitored for any defects.
- You are expected to assist the other team members in maintaining a tidy and clean work area and ensuring that the machines/factory are regularly cleaned.
- details and error codes if applicable.
- You are responsible for meeting agreed deadlines set by the supervisor.
- If any print work is under threat of not meeting the deadline, this should be reported to the team leader immediately.
- You should display an urgency to your work which will set/show an example to other operators.
- Ensure that you look to continually improve the manufacturing process.
- To undertake any relevant internal and external training.
- To be supportive of the Company’s accreditations 9001, 14001 & 27001.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Experience in the mail and print industry
- Knowledge of operating mailing machines such as CMC Paperwrap, CMC 250, Sitma Poly, or similar to these types of machines.
- Must have good verbal and clear written communication.
- You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- You must be methodical with attention to detail when checking work to be able to make decisions to ensure that the work meets the required standards.
- You must be PC Literate.
- You must be able to work as a member of a team.
- You should be flexible and able to cope under pressure and demonstrate a level of emotional control and resilience.
- You should be able to maintain good discipline standards and have a can-do attitude.
- Must be willing to work extra hours at short notice & have a flexible approach.

**About Recra Consulting**: