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Job - Lithographic Pre Press operator (Tin Plate)
Hours of work - Mon to Thursday - 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am & Fridays 6am -11.30am/11.30am-5pm
Rate - Up to £16.41ph
Location - Bradford
Overview:
The Thrive Group Wakefield have a great opportunity for skilled Lithographic Pre Press operator who will be responsible for supply to UV metal print, ideally with technical experience of pre-press operations. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE PRINT ENVIRONMENT - Tin Plate advantageous
Responsibilities:
- Quality checks on customer files against information provided.
- Setting and Running of both hardware & software to develop lithography plates to correct specifications.
- PDF File checks & preparation including imposition to make the file print ready.
- Managing plate output for printing.
- Ensuring all required information & specifications supplied to print are correct.
- Digital job data management to maintain file records.
- Ensuring equipment is maintained & calibrated to the highest level ensuring optimum performance.
- Ensuring equipment and environment is operated and cared for, meeting all current Health & Safety legislation and conforming to company standards.
- Ink mixing is exact to approved formulas, guaranteeing service.
- Storage & upkeep of approved print samples.
- Minimising all forms of waste.
- Continuously improving in process checks, eliminating unnecessary costs from the business.
- Provide feedback errors to relevant departments in a timely manner.
Required Skills/Education/Qualifications:
- Computer literate.
- Previous experience in lithographic printing workflows.
- Experience of colour separations.
- Proficiency in key design and pre-press software, including the Adobe Suite.
- A good understanding of colour management in print is advantageous.
- The candidate must have great attention to detail.
- Friendly, approachable and flexible - a team player
THRIVE GROUP IS ACTING AS A RECRUITMENT BUSINESS
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