Manufacturing Apprentice

Introduction

Encore Packaging Solutions, based in Peterlee, are looking to recruit a manufacturing apprentice. The role will require the ideal candidate to work, assist & train as an operator on our Heidelberg CX_102 printing press. They will be required to assist in the management of machine ink, paper, chemicals & printing plates.

About the Employer

Encore Packaging Solutions print and manufacture solid board packaging for the Food, Retail & Luxury Goods markets and have built a growing reputation on supplying our customers with quality products matched by exceptional customer service. Our mission is to create envelopes and packaging that’s high-quality, suitable, and sustainable. We will always continue to invest in technology and innovation. We strive to improve in all aspects in our business, which results in benefiting our customers.

What You'll Do

Daily duties include:

• Actively participate in your own development plan
• Learn to make Lithographic Printing plates
• Learn about the properties of different paper substrates and their printing properties
• Learn how to make a press ready for print (to include loading plates, paper and ink)
• Understand the chemistry of how offset lithography works
• Understand how to change press consumables (to include blankets and press chemistry)
• Run the press
• Understand quality standards, and troubleshoot printing issues
• Work as part of a team
• Work towards key performance standards, but always recognising that quality is paramount

Training Outcome

• Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 3 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3 or above

Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE