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Printer Assistant
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9RZ.
Salary: From £24,950,82 to £36,631,82 depending on experience plus attractive benefits package
Contract: Full time, permanent
Shifts: Shift work to support a 24/7 operation.
About us
Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).
Sustainability at Saica begins with our values we care, we value and we challenge.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Printer with operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring your print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will work with the Printer to maximize press uptime in line with KPIs, taking account of running speeds and opportunities to achieve operational efficiencies.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need
Part or fully trained Printer, preferably with flexographic experience
Relevant Print NVQ Level 2 or 3 an advantage
Additional qualifications e.g. fire safety, first aid etc. an advantage but not essential
Good level of literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths
Previous print experience, preferably flexographic with experience of solvent based inks
Background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printing
Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage
Considerable exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting
Main Responsibilities
Help set up and operate print machinery to optimmum levels in a safe working manner, ensuring that the machinery and surrounding area are maintained in line with required health, safety, environmental, hygiene and housekeeping standards. Ensure that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately. Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards.
Work in line with site standards for BRC, ISO & A2 environmental.
Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles. When required, participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Production.
Maintain press consumables to ensure a continuous supply including loading/offloading of master reels and loading/offloading of inks on the print press.
Manage and operate the press in the absence of the Lead Printer, including rest breaks.
Spot and report any non-conformities to the Lead Printer or Shift Manager and support resolution as required.
Support the training of colleagues as and when required.
When required, contribute to shift handovers to ensure a smooth transition and continuous production. As a matter of routine, ensure the press is in an appropriate operational condition and in the absence of the Lead Printer, make sure that the next shift has been briefed on where production is up to and any other relevant production issues.
Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of print equipment.
Work with colleagues in other areas e.g. Ink Technicians, Mounters etc. to maintain production standards.
Display flexibility to support other areas of Production as and when required, including operating other machinery such as Conversion/Slitting machinery.
What we offer:
Ongoing training and development
Funding for role specific professional qualifications
Banded salary grades to support progression
22 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (11.5 hours days)
Full uniform / PPE supplied
Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Flu and eye test vouchers
Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click Apply and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration.
No agencies please.
