Number Printer

Type 12 hour shift pattern
Days and Nights on Rota Basis
Full time
Monday to Friday
Permanent

To print a quality image and / or text on to reels of film, ensuring that it meets customer design and specification.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

• To set up the print press to the correct specification set out on the order sheet
• Remove and replace sleeves
• Change Anilox rollers as required
• Change doctor blades as required
• Enter job description on OCS screen
• Set machine tensions
• Set ink and plate pressures to “kiss touch” either by smartGPS or manual machine controls
• Set into register either by smartGPS or manual machine controls
• Carry out mounting checks
• Match colours in conjunction with Ink Technician, using the supplied instructions for either new designs or repeat orders
• Check ink viscosity
• Check colour match using Xrite colour computer
• Check bar codes
• Check text using light box
• Ensure all checks are counter signed by printer No 2 or other authorised person
• Monitor ink control
• Set up AVT / Eltromat system
• Sort out defects by splicing out faulty film
• Produce traceability labels
• Complete order sheet
  • Produce the quality data sheet, with 2 signatures
  • Use Radius to check the print programme, to consume reels and to check picking list
  • Use Radius to scan job, to get set up time, colour match time and run time, to record downtime, to produce labels

Key responsibilities are to: –

• Understand and work to the standards in the Company Health & Safety Policy
• at all times comply with the Employees Duties and Responsibilities referenced in the Company Health & Safety Policy
• Comply with the Company Accident Reporting / First Aid Procedures and the Company Near Hit / Close Call Reporting Procedures understand the RM safety rules and adhere to them at all times
• Understand the principle of risk assessment and to always follow safe methods of work and the control measures applicable to specific jobs
• Ensure earthing clips are fixed to all required ink and solvent containers
• Ensure all open ink and solvent containers have lids fitted and ink pumps have lids closed to reduce fugitive emissions
• Always work and behave in a safe and responsible manner,
• Comply with all instructions given with regard to health and safety
• At all times wear the appropriate PPE, that is “fit for purpose” and to replace any PPE that is not
• Complete and successfully pass all training within the required time frame
• Be aware of your responsibilities and to act within the guidelines of the Company Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Policy (COSHH)
• Report any acts of unsafe behaviour or potentially dangerous conditions to the Shift Manager or to the H& Manager
• Constantly consider ways to improve health and safety and to inform the Shift Manager or SHE H&S Manager of these
• Only operate machinery or do any jobs in which you have received full training and have been signed as competent to do so

Quality and Hygiene

• Work within the requirements of the Company Quality & Hygiene Procedure
• Maintain product safety and integrity and to ensure full conformity of product delivered on time and in full
• Adhere to Quality standards by following all written instructions and completion of all quality paperwork at the end of the job
• Comply with the housekeeping rules and regulations and adopting a clean as you go approach
• Understand and abide by the rules in the Company Personnel Hygiene Procedure and to have a good standard of personal hygiene
• understand and to be responsible for abiding by the Safety Instruction – Jewellery, Clothing etc. Policy

Health and Safety

• Workplace Safety
  :
  Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.
• Hazard Identification
  :
  Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents.
• Incident Reporting
  : reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses.
• Health and Hygiene
  :
  Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination.

Training

• Skill Development
  : enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role.
• Soft Skills
  : communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency
• Diversity and Inclusion
  : create a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

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