Trainee Mounting Operative

We are currently looking for a candidate who would like to learn and be up-skilled.
Our client based in Leeds (LS9) are looking to recruit a Trainee Mounting Operator to their flexible plastic filmed packaging site.

Hours of work are:
Continental days & Nights (12 hour shifts) 3 weekly rotation.

Working along a long week:
Mon/Tues Days (7am-7pm) & Thurs/Fri Night (7pm-7am)

Short week:
Wed/Thurs/Fri Days (7am-7pm)

Short week:
Mon/Tue/Wed Nights (7pm=7am)

Then continue to follow rotation.

Pay Rate:
Starts at 11.44 an hour, but rises after 12 weeks once trained.

Key duties and responsibilities
* Ensure that mounting jobs are prioritised for each individual press.
* Ensure the correct works ticket, 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 ticket and lay sheet correspond with one another before continuing.
* Ensure plates match lay sheet and correct PIFA is being used.
* Align cameras to jobs specification.
* Ensure Team leader has checked and signed job specification after set up. 2
* Use correct mounting tape for each individual colour, as stated on works ticket or to the best of your knowledge.
* Ensure mounting jobs are logged using the APS system.
* Ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and signed on works ticket on completion of required mounting job.
* Understands the use and need of Radius system.
* Ensure working area is clean, tidy and obstruction free.
* Communicate with Mounting coordinator, Team leader and Shift Manager with any defaults
* Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO & A2 environmental.
* 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.
* Demount Plates.
* Operate Plate Cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing, completing and signing the relevant control.
* 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.
* Check Orders, plates, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of the plan, to enable production operate effectively. Ensure the Shift Manager is notified immediately of anything missing.
* To undertake reasonable requests as directed by the management from time to time.

If interested in this role please apply online.

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