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Machine Operator

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NP20 2WE

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

INK / PRINT / CHEMICAL BACKGROUND PREFERABLE

In-House Operative - Day Shift
  
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Location - Newport
 Role Purpose
 To provide on-site ink production support to the customer while maintaining high standards of health & safety, hygiene, quality, and operational efficiency.
 Key Responsibilities
 Ink Production & Operational Support
  
Observe all customer and Flint Group Health & Safety rules and policies 
Ensure the ink area complies with customer hygiene accreditation standards 
Maintain dispensing equipment and working areas using good housekeeping practices 
Dispense ink in line with daily production plans 
Re-work or remix press returns where possible 
Move products to and from holding bays 
Clear press returns from the production floor 
Book press returns into the dispense management system 
Store press returns in clearly marked locations 
Maintain agreed levels of "common runner" inks in the Ink Kitchen 
Wash ink buckets as required  Additional Responsibilities
 (After full training - approximately 6-12 months)
  
Place weekly material orders using the online portal (Webshop) and order forms 
File delivery notes for month-end consignment stock counts 
Replenish material stocks and update batch numbers in the dispense management system 
Maintain and update ink recipe files 
Assist with unloading ink deliveries during normal working hours 
Arrange collection of empty containers or waste ink, ensuring:  
Containers are safely palletised 
Clamps are secured with cable ties 
Lids are tightly fastened   Second Year Development Responsibilities
 (During the second year of training)
  
Provide on-site technical support to the customer 
Support press trials and customer trials 
Produce colour matchings (hand draw-downs) within agreed timeframes 
Assist with on-press colour corrections and basic troubleshooting 
Prepare monthly KPI reports based on customer consumption data 
Record and manage non-conforming issues on press, ensuring appropriate corrective action  Skills & Experience
  
Good colour vision and strong attention to detail 
Experience in an ink, printing, or packaging environment preferred 
Excellent communication skills 
Ability to work independently without direct supervision 
Capable of working under pressure while delivering value to the customer 
Strong IT and problem-solving skills 
Must be methodical, organised, and maintain a tidy work environment

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