Mechanical Print Finishing Operative

About the job

NEW VACANCY! (PT3042)

MECHANICAL PRINT FINISHING OPERATIVE

WEST MIDLANDS

£Open Depending on Experience + 26 days plus bank holidays (of which 4 days are reserved for the Christmas factory shut down)

My client has been established for over 60 years and offer litho, digital print / personalisation, large format, design, office products as well as print management. Their customer base spans the length and breadth of the UK including public and private sectors.
They are now looking for a Mechanical Print Finishing Operative to join their team. You will be working in the finishing department and your primary role will be operating mechanical finishing machinery, responsible for maintenance, stock and operation of said machinery. You will be working to tight deadlines following production lists, job ticket specifications and time allowed to do the jobs. You will be using a simple computerised production system for booking your work to. You will be able to work as part of a team and on your own from time to time. The job also dictates flexibility and can be quite physical.

**Experience in the print industry, hand and mechanical finishing would be of benefit, but full training will be given. A full UK driving license is required. ***

Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of multiple finishing machinery including Stahl folder, Polar guillotine, Horizon booklet maker, Encapsulation / lamination machine, Drill, Sticher, Punch and Round Cornering machine plus many more hand finishing machines.
• Responsible for stock control of the mechanical finishing machine consumables.
• To make sure the jobs are produced correctly to job ticket specification and approved proof.
• To make sure the best possible quality is achieved.
• To maintain and adhere to the company process and procedures and suggest improvements where required.
• To communicate effectively.
• To make sure machinery is maintained to an operational standard.
• To make sure productive times set by the estimate are achieved or feedback where incorrect.
• To suggest and implement improvements where required.
• To log and promote the logging of company non-conformances.
• To train and aid in training where required.
• To work as part of a team.
• General cleaning up of work area.
• You may be required to work in other areas from time to time and as dictated by your line Manager / Supervisor.
• The client is also looking for a Hand Finisher aswell - table hand, book work, NCR sets and manilla work.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your CV