NEW VACANCY! (PK8527)

PLATE MOUNTER - PACKAGING OR PRINT EXPERIENCE

EAST MIDLANDS - (Please contact me for further location details)

£14.50PH + Overtime Rate 1 ½ + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Shifts: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm / 10pm - 6am

My client is a leader in the packaging industry working with clients in the food, pet food, none food and medical sector. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they pride themselves on delivering top-tier products.

They are now looking to recruit a Plate Mounting Operator to join their team. You will support the Print department following set tasks from Management & Senior Operators to ensure production and quality requirements are adhered to. Working in a constructive manner, following all guidelines and procedures regarding Safe Working, Quality, BRC & FSC standards.

Role / Responsibilities:

• Ensure the correct works order, plates and sleeves are being used prior to mount.
• Ensure all plates (front & back) and sleeves are cleaned using the correct solvent.
• Check that both the works order and GMG/PDF correspond with one another before continuing.
• Ensure that mounting jobs are prioritised for each individual press.
• Operate Plate Cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing, completing and signing the relevant control.
• Maintain all housekeeping standards to ensure care and maintenance of equipment and sustain an organised, clean work environment free from debris and hazards.
• Ensure plates match GMG/PDF and correct PIFA is being used.
• Align cameras to jobs specification.
• Use correct mounting tape for each individual colour, as stated on works order or as appropriate.
• Ensure mounting jobs are logged.
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and signed on completion of required job.
• Communicate non-compliances with Management & Quality Department.
• Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements.
• Locate and Inspect Plates.
• Apply and Strip backing tape to sleeves using Applicator/De-mounter.
• Mount printing plates onto the appropriate sleeves, ensuring compliance with the dimensions agreed with the customer, as required and demount Plates.
• Store and identify printing plates for subsequent use as required.
• Ensure that all established quality standards are met.
• Assist with production operations as and when required including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment.
• Ensure that mounting is organised in line with the production schedule and no more than 48 hours in advance, as the plan is flexible and subject to change.
• Accurately record production data.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance on machines as required in accordance with scheduled PPM.
• Perform any miscellaneous duties requested by supervisor or management.
• Establish/maintain cooperative effective working relationships with a positive attitude to teamwork.
• Ensure that all instructions for the safe operation of any equipment is followed, and any PPE is worn, as required.