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Company Profile:The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.A printed flexible packaging manufacturer is looking for a Number 1 printer to complement its well-established team. The company extrudes prints and converts and services both the food and non-food sectors.Title: Number 1 PrinterShifts: 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 offSalary: Up to 46,252.49 depending on experiencePurpose of job:To print a quality image and / text onto reels of film, ensuring that it meets customer design and specification.Key Responsibilities:To set up the print press to the correct specification set out on the order sheetRemove and replace sleevesChange mandrills as requiredChange Anilox rollers as requiredChange doctor blades as requiredEnter job description on OCS screenSet machine tensionsSet ink and plate pressures to kiss touch either by smart GPS or manual machine controlsSet into register either by smart GPS or manual machine controlsCarry out mounting checksMatch colours in conjunction with Ink Technician, using the supplied instructions for either new designs or repeat ordersCheck ink viscosityCheck colour match using Xrite colour computerCheck bar codesCheck text using light boxEnsure all checks are counter signed by printer No 2 or other authorised personDuring run modeMonitor ink controlSet up AVT / Eltromat systemMaintain quality checksSort out defects by splicing out faulty filmProduce traceability labelsComplete order sheetProduce the quality data sheet, with 2 signaturesUse Radius to check the print programme, to consume reels and to check picking listUse Radius to scan job, to get set up time, colour match time and run time, to record downtime, to produce labelsKey responsibilities are to:Understand and work to the standards in the Company Health & Safety Policyat all times comply with the Employees Duties and Responsibilities referenced in the Company Health & Safety PolicyComply with the Company Accident Reporting / First Aid Procedures and the Company Near Hit / Close Call Reporting Procedures understand the RM safety rules and always adhere to themUnderstand the principle of risk assessment and to always follow safe methods of work and the control measures applicable to specific jobsEnsure earthing clips are fixed to all required ink and solvent containersEnsure all open ink and solvent containers have lids fitted and ink pumps have lids closed to reduce fugitive emissionsAlways work and behave in a safe and responsible manner,Comply with all instructions given regarding health and safetyAt all times wear the appropriate PPE, that is fit for purpose and to replace any PPE that is notComplete and successfully pass all training within the required time frameBe 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& ManagerConstantly consider ways to improve health and safety and to inform the Shift Manager or SHE H&S Manager of theseOnly operate machinery or do any jobs in which you have received full training and have been signed as competent to do soQuality and HygieneWork within the requirements of the Company Quality & Hygiene ProcedureMaintain product safety and integrity and to ensure full conformity of product delivered on time and in fullAdhere to Quality standards by following all written instructions and completion of all quality paperwork at the end of the jobComply with the housekeeping rules and regulations and adopting a clean as you go approachUnderstand and abide by the rules in the Company Personnel Hygiene Procedure and to have a good standard of personal hygieneunderstand and to be responsible for abiding by the Safety Instruction Jewellery, Clothing etc. PolicyHealth and SafetyWorkplace 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.TrainingSkill 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 cultureSkills & Competences: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 skillsWillingness 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 teamwork 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 EthicTeam working skillsPossess high regard forHealth and Safety in the workplaceQuality and Hygiene in the workplaceEnvironmental AwarenessTPBN1_UKTJ