Flexographic Printer Assistant
Key Details
Job Types: Full-time, Shifts
Salary: TBC
Benefits
Company pension
On-site parking
Location
Work Location: In person
📍 Weston Road, Crewe CW1 6UA
job description
Position Overview:
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Flexographic Printer Assistant to support our printing operations. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of flexographic presses by assisting the press operator with setup, material handling, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to learn the flexographic printing process.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the press operator in setting up and running flexographic printing presses
Prepare and stage raw materials such as substrates, inks, and plates
Clean anilox rollers, ink pans, and other press components
Monitor print quality and alert the operator to any inconsistencies
Help with press maintenance and basic troubleshooting tasks
Manage waste and ensure proper disposal of materials
Keep the press area clean, organised, and stocked with supplies
Accurately complete production documentation and job records
Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
Requirements:
Secondary School educated or equivalent
1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or printing environment preferred
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Good communication and teamwork skills
Physically capable of lifting up weights and standing for long periods
Basic math and measurement skills
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience assisting in a flexographic or similar print setting
Familiarity with printing inks, substrates, and press components
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage
Opportunities for advancement and on-the-job training
Key points
Job Title: Flexographic Printer Assistant
Reporting to: Print Manager / Operations Manager
Hours of Work: Shifts
Working at: Crewe, factory-based.
Schedule:
TBC
Experience:
Previous experience assisting in a flexographic or similar print setting
Familiarity with printing inks, substrates, and press components
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