Number 2 Printer

Company profile:
A printed flexible packaging manufacturer is looking for a Number 2 Printer to complement its well-established team in Leeds.The company extrudes prints and converts and services both the food and non-food sectors. Who are now looking for an experienced leader to join their team.
Title: Number 2 Printer
Salary:£31,923.50
Shifts are 12 hours 7am-7pm / 7pm – 7am on a rota basis Monday to Friday only.
An example being:
Mon & Tues days.
Weds off.
Thurs & Fri Nights.
Sat, Sun ,Mon & Tues Off.
Weds, Thurs & Fri days.
Sat & Sun Off.
Mon, Tues & Wed nights.
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun off
Role and Responsibilities:
To print a quality image and / or text on to reels of film, ensuring that it meets customer design and specification.
·To set up the print press to the correct specification set out on the order sheet
·Remove and replace sleeves
·Change mandrills as required
·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
·During run mode
·Monitor ink control
·Set up AVT / Eltromat system
·Maintain quality checks
·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
Skills and Qualifications:
·Excellent Communication skills - both written and verbal.
·Leadership experience.
·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
·Problem solver and Proactive thinker.
·Analytical.
·Ability to work both efficiently and effectively alone, as well as part of a large and varied team.
·Flexibility and excellent attention to detail is essential.
·Ability to work calm under pressure.
·High working knowledge of all MS Packages including Excel and Word.
·IT skills
·Willingness to learn and a strong desire to develop and grow within the organisation.
·Enjoy working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.
·Have experience building relationships and liaising with stakeholders.
·High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to check own and team work outputs.
·Enthusiastic, committed and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business with a significant amount of change.
·Ability to work under pressure.
·Problem-solving skills.
·Creativity.
·Positive Work Ethic
·Team working skills
·Possess high regard for
-Health and Safety in the workplace
-Quality and Hygiene in the workplace
·Environmental Awareness