Flexographic Printer

Overview

Flexographic Printer

role at TieTalentLocation: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQSalary: £41,140.51 per annum + Excellent BenefitsContract: Full time, PermanentBenefits: 19 Days holiday a year inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata where appropriate) plus Christmas shut down, Full uniform / PPE supplied, Contributory pension scheme and Flu and eye test vouchersSaica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX). Sustainability at Saica begins with our values we care, we value and we challenge.We are now recruiting for a Flexographic Printer to join our team. You will be responsible for leading and operating a flexographic print machine whilst ensuring your print operations are conducted in a safe and controlled manner.Responsibilities

Setting up and operating print machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean and compliant work area.Monitoring and delivering production orders, ensuring print quality is consistently high.Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including BRC, ISO and A2 permit.Carrying out print inspections, troubleshoot issues, and resolve non-conformities with support from colleagues.Applying lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and SMED, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Accurately completing all paperwork, electronic data, and change request forms.Conducting thorough shift handovers, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.Performing press changeovers and run speeds in line with KPIs, minimising waste during print runs.Qualifications

Fully trained Flexographic Printer with City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 an advantageAdditional qualifications (e.g., fire safety, first aid) an advantage but not essentialGood literacy and numeracy, preferably GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalentExtensive flexographic print experience, specifically with solvent based inks and wide web pressesExperience of Fischer + Krecke 16S or Bobst 20SIX CI print machines an advantageStrong background in manufacturing, either label or packaging printingExposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantagePlate mounting experience an advantageExperience of overseeing the work of others on the print pressExperience with quality, health, safety and environmental standards in a production settingShift patterns

Printers operating the FandK machine, 12 hour shift pattern, rotating over a 4 week cycleWeek 1: 4 nights, 3 days offWeek 2: 3 days, 1 off, 3 nightsWeek 3: 3 off, 4 daysWeek 4: 7 offEqual Opportunities

Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.How to apply

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click APPLY and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration. No agencies ..... full job details .....