Printer Assistant

My client situated in Wigan are looking for 4 Printer Assistants to add to their existing Manufacturing team. Main responsibilties – Printer Assistant You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Printer with operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring your print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will work with the Printer to maximize press uptime in line with KPI’s, taking account of running speeds and opportunities to achieve operational efficiencies. Specific Tasks/Accountabilities – Printer Assistant * Help set up and operate print machinery to optimmum levels in a safe working manner, ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards. Ensure that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately. Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards. * Work in line with site standards for BRC, ISO & A2 environmental. * Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles. When required, participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production. * Maintain press consumables to ensure a continuous supply including loading/offloading of master reels and loading/offloading of inks on the print press. * Manage and operate the press …