Apprentice Press Operator

About the role

Flexo & Digital Press Operator Trainee 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of print? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Press Operator Trainees! You'll get top-notch training to become a pro at operating both an 8-colour flexographic printing press and a Digital LED Inkjet press. 🤩

Your responsibilities will include:

• Getting the presses ready: This means correctly mounting printing plates and cylinders. 🛠️
• Mixing colours like a pro: Prepare and mix inks precisely to match required colour specifications. 🌈
• Fine-tuning the machines: Adjust machine settings like speed, pressure, and alignment to ensure awesome print quality. 💯
• Keeping an eye on the output: Monitor print runs for colour accuracy, registration, and consistency. 👀
• Loading and managing jobs: Load paper and jobs correctly from the job queue/workflow. 📄
• Quality control: Inspect printed materials for any defects and maintain high quality standards. ✅
• Machine care: Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning to keep things running smoothly. 🧼
• Problem-solving: Troubleshoot mechanical or printing issues that pop up during production. 💡
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate production records and job documentation. ✍️
• Safety first: Always follow health and safety regulations and company procedures. 🛡️

No prior experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! 🌱

Key responsibilities

• Mount printing plates and cylinders correctly.
• Prepare and mix inks to required colour specifications.
• Adjust machine settings (speed, pressure, alignment) to ensure print quality.
• Monitor print runs for colour accuracy, registration, and consistency.
• Inspect printed materials for defects and maintain quality standards.