Blanket Technician

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Gateshead
Salary
Competitive
Posted
21 Jun 2021
Closes
19 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Central Employment currently have an opportunity for a Blanket Technician to join the Pre-Press & Print team at one of our key clients in Gateshead

The purpose of this role is to support the Pre-Press & Print function with production on varnish blankets and plates.

Key duties are:

* Produce internal varnish blankets and or plates.

* Check Varnish design files match CAD VFA's.

* Perform quality checks on new and existing blankets/plates.

* Log Blanket / plate reference within Avante system

* Issue Blanket / plate to press.

* File Blanket packets once used and keep storage area clean and tidy.

* Purge Blanket storage area periodically.

* Check and manage stock levels.

* Ensure department SOP's are followed at all times.

* Work closely with the Sales, Pre- press, Print department and Repro Bardon team.

* Carry out regular maintenance to equipment keeping it clean and tidy

Key Requirements are:

* Experience in a comparable role in packaging is preferred.

* Artios Cad skill preferred.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.

* Ability to present and review data.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

* Must be numerate with the ability to be able to learn quickly and the flexibility to "go the extra mile" when required to complete a task.

Key Details:

* Continental Shift Pattern, 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am, 3on3off

* Salary - upto 20k per year