Print Assistant

Job Purpose Working as a key member of the printing team, you will assist in making ready, running and maintaining the print machine in a safe manner, whilst ensuring optimum output to a high-quality standard. Conduct ancillary tasks to maintain the print machine with raw materials and sundries.Specific Responsibilities Assist the department to achieve target run speeds and obtain optimum performance.Follow Pecas plan and coordinate material supply with the forklift driver.Produce Pecas tickets for scrap, rejected or returned loads and to secure loads prior to removal from area.Assist in the preparation of subsequent jobs and during make readies to achieve efficient change over between jobs, minimizing lost production time.Ensure machine area is kept clean and tidy.Help machine crews to achieve efficient running and cover meal breaks.Carry out all duties in a safe and efficient manner whilst conforming to H&S procedures.Undertake Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) training.Present loads to press to the highest standard to generate high quality and efficient production.Input Pecas information accurately for all load details and report any shortages or material problems.Produce loads consumed report and check its content.Ticket all loads removed from feeder and return to stock (inform shift manager).Perform a timely and thorough handover with the oncoming shift to include safety, plan, machine condition and quality.Participate and contribute to all activities to improve safety, quality, productivity and lean initiatives.Ensure all quality checks are completed timely and support all quality and 5S gemba activitiesTechnical Skills NVQ in Printing would be advantageousDemonstrate printing knowledgeExperience in a manufacturing environmentThis role involves 12 hour shift patterns 6 over 7 on both days and nights.TPBN1_UKTJ