Our clients in Cottenham are looking for a Print Operator to come and join their busy team. The role will work closely with the creative and production team to ensure a high quality of products and oversee the digital printing process.
Responsibilities
- Assessing print order requests.
- Colour matching to pre-press proofs.
- Applying prints to display cases.
- Calibrating and maintaining all print machines.
- Organising vinyl prints.
- Using a manual guillotine.
- Weeding and trimming prints.
- Operate the Fujifilm Acuity Prime 20 Printer to produce high quality prints.
- Set up the printer and ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are in place.
- Adjust printer settings as needed to achieve desired print quality.
- Monitor the printer during the printing process to ensure that prints are produced accurately and consistently.
- Inspect finished prints for any defect or imperfections and make any necessary adjustments or reprints.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area including cleaning and maintaining the printer and its components.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines when operating the printer.
Skills / Experience
- Vocational training or certification in printing technology preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating printing equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency in operating various types of printing machinery such as digital printers, offset printers, screen printers.
- Experience with troubleshooting common printing issues and performing routine maintenance on printing equipment.
- Knowledge of colour management and calibration techniques.
- Understanding of printing terminology, processes and best practices.
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally operating digital printing machinery.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, while also being a team player.
Salary & Working hours
06:00 until 14:00 / 13:45 until 22:00
Monday to Friday
£27,000 - £29,500 DOE