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Press Assistant

Our client, a manufacturer of specialist Print Packaging products in St Neots, currently has an immediate opportunity for a press Assistant. The Press Assistant assists the Print Minder throughout the shift to produce work that meets all customer requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities:

To assist the Print Minder with tasks throughout the shift, delivering good quality product within acceptable production times
Help to ensuremake readies are efficient&carrying out appropriate checks
Control the press feeder during productions runs, reducing stops to production and using non-stop pile changeovers for continuous production
To ensure all relevant materials and consumables required are available, clean and supplied in the correct quantity for each job
Responsible for replenishing consumables throughout the shift
Monitoring and maintain all material usage during production in order tomaximise press efficiency
Preparation of printing inks for subsequent runs to help achieve optimum changeover times
Ensure the housekeeping of machinery and the working area is maintained to a high standard
To work in a safe and responsible manner at all timesand operate within Company Health and Safety procedures and safe systems of work

Person Specification

Knowledge of the products, servicesandcapabilities of the business
High level of drive, self-motivation to achieve results through conscientious attitude
The ability to offer constructive suggestions for improvement
Attention to detail
Good mechanical knowledge,offering advice and practical solutions
Organisedwith the ability to work well under pressure
Willingness to continually learn and improve
Extremely adaptable, with a flexible approach to working hours
Knowledge of standards for Health and Safety.

Hours of Work and Pay

Rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am
Upto 30k DOE
Free parking on site
Overtime available