Press Assistant

Press Assistant

Our client, a manufacturer of specialist Print Packaging products in St Neots, currently has an immediate opportunity for a press Assistant. The Press Assistant assists the Print Minder throughout the shift to produce work that meets all customer requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• To assist the Print Minder with tasks throughout the shift, delivering good quality product within acceptable production times
• Help to ensuremake readies are efficient&carrying out appropriate checks
• Control the press feeder during productions runs, reducing stops to production and using non-stop pile changeovers for continuous production
• To ensure all relevant materials and consumables required are available, clean and supplied in the correct quantity for each job
• Responsible for replenishing consumables throughout the shift
• Monitoring and maintain all material usage during production in order tomaximise press efficiency
• Preparation of printing inks for subsequent runs to help achieve optimum changeover times
• Ensure the housekeeping of machinery and the working area is maintained to a high standard
• To work in a safe and responsible manner at all timesand operate within Company Health and Safety procedures and safe systems of work

Person Specification

• Knowledge of the products, servicesandcapabilities of the business
• High level of drive, self-motivation to achieve results through conscientious attitude
• The ability to offer constructive suggestions for improvement
• Attention to detail
• Good mechanical knowledge,offering advice and practical solutions
• Organisedwith the ability to work well under pressure
• Willingness to continually learn and improve
• Extremely adaptable, with a flexible approach to working hours
• Knowledge of standards for Health and Safety.

Hours of Work and Pay

• Rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am
• Upto 30k DOE
• Free parking on site
• Overtime available