Litho Printer (Contract)
Hourly Rate - £17.93/hour
(Average 40 hours per week, £37,294.40 per annum), plus overtime
Location - Wiltshire/Hampshire
Were working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking an experienced Litho Printer to join one of its site Manufacturing teams on a contract (potentially to permanent).
You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a B1 2 colour perfecting printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and safely.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Set up and operate litho sheetfed printing press
To read and interpret job instructions specifications
To prepare plates, inks, and paper for print production
To monitor print quality, colour consistency, and registration through production
Make adjustments throughout to ensure output meets quality standards
Perform routine maintenance and maintain clean press equipment and working area
To troubleshoot mechanical or print issues quickly in order to minimise downtime
Ensure adherence to company health & safety procedures
To maintain accurate production records and logs
Your Skills and Experience:
Experience as a 2 colour or multicolour Litho Print Operator (typically 3+ years), whilst experience of Heidelberg equipment is an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite.
Good technical knowledge of lithographic/offset printing processes
Solid understanding of colour matching and print quality control
Capable mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills - Likely to have some basic maintenance/engineering skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is critical for the role
Attention to detail and understanding of ISO quality standards
Preparedness to work shifts, overtime, or weekends if required
If youre seeking a technical print production role within a very capable and strong business, with the potential for a permanent position, wed love to hear from you.
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