Job Description

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