Overview
Reference
0000011776 Salary
£14 - £14/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Corby Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Job Description: Print Operator
Location: Corby
Salary: £14 per hour
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off, rotating days / nights
I am looking for a Print Operator to work in a factory environment assisting the Print Manager with ensuring the Print Department is operating to its maximum efficiency to produce high quality products in a safe environment.
The Main responsibilities of this role are outlined below:
1. Check the production plan and set up and operate the printing press according to job specifications, running the main press to optimum levels driving performance and output.
2. Understand technical requirements specific to print quality and artwork guidance
3. Understand and alter colours as required
4. Load substrates and inks, adjusting the press setting for tension, speed, colour registration etc.
5. To keep optimum quality throughout on all machines whilst adhering to the works order specification sheets
6. Inspect printed output for colour accuracy, print clarity and overall quality, adjusting as necessary.
7. Ensuring production within the department is run to highest possible.
8. Train all new department staff to be sufficiently competent on each
9. Support with plate laying whenever necessary to ensure the smooth running of work.
10. Organise the shift to drive optimum performance & output from each team member.
11. Complete stock takes each week and pass to Production Support.
12. Label, wrap and strap pallets ensuring labelling is clear as per the specified sheet.
13. Ensure all production sheets are filled out correctly and accurately.
14. Ensure samples are taken and all QC paperwork is filled out correctly.
15. Achieve daily production targets set by management.
To be considered for this role, we are looking for the following skill / experience:
16. Comprehensive knowledge of the blown film extrusion/ flexographic print or conversion processes.
17. Production experience with the capability of operating high-speed modern machinery.
18. Excellent technical skills.
19. Organisational and planning skills.
20. Team leadership and team working.
21. IT skills.
22. Knowledge of colour matching.
23. Knowledge of x-rite.
24. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
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