Repro Operator

Job Title: Repro Operator (packaging)

Location: Stockport (hybrid available for the right candidate)

Salary: Dependent On Experience

Hours: 40 hours a week

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• 25 days a year holiday

About my Client:

A pre-press service provider for print & packaging. Now looking for a new addition to their team they're searching for a Repro Operator, experienced in repro including litho, flexo & gravure.

Purpose of aRepro Operator:

Contribute to the performance of the Packaging Studio through the consistent delivery of high quality, accurate artwork / repro files and colour-corrected images for print-based projects.

Key skills, knowledge & experience for a Repro Operator:

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Flexo origination, ability to Colour Retouch and Colour Manage within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Stepping of Files via Plato/Artpro+.
• Sound knowledge of the various printing processes (primarily Litho, Flexo & Gravure) and their requirements relating to prepress
• Efficiently build error-free packaging artwork, following both departmental and client guidelines, within the client's agreed SLAs
• Experience of Flexo Repro and re-touching will be advantageous
• Good understanding of colour and colour theory.
• Be able to accurately colour match across the various printing processes.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Be adaptable and flexible.
• Be enthusiastic, use initiative and work as part of a team.

Requirements for a Repro Operator:

• 3 years+ experience working within the packaging industry in the same or similar position.
• Be flexible, in line with the demands placed on the business.
• Ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery to clients in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Review files supplied and make correct decisions regarding the best separation technique for any given job.
• Prepare files suitably for any given printer/print process. To ensure that all files are saved in accordance with company naming conventions and standards.
• Ensure that images are free from problem tones - such as below min. dots and isolated rogue tones.
• Carry out self-checks on all work produced.
• Complete the appropriate checklist, signed and dated.
• Accurately record all time entries for production work undertaken in the company timesheet system.
• Be commercially aware at all times.
• Producing quality repro to the highest standard using Adobe CC with Deskpack Plugins, Esko WebCenter, Esko Automation Engine, Plato and Artpro+

TO APPLY please email your full CV details to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Contact Melanie @ krg.co.uk