Introduction

Do you enjoy working in a creative team to ensure excellent service is provided? Are you willing to learn new skills, follow instructions and become a valued member of our team? Do you take pride in producing accurate and high-quality work? Then we want to hear from you.

About the Employer

R Howard are leading manufacturers of printed cartons, folding boxboard cartons, full colour printed packaging, product and shelf ready packaging, printed sleeves and backing cards.

What You'll Do

You will provide support to the reprographic and CAD departments. Communicate confidently and in a professional manner with customers and suppliers. Be well-organised, show good attention to detail, and be self-motivated to get work done to the highest possible quality to ensure consistent service to the print department.

Duties will include liaising with customers, learning and understanding print set up for artwork, using Esko software and workflows to create proofs and laydowns, preparing artwork for samples, making reprographic printing plates, proofreading, understanding design briefs, using a CAD plotter table and maintaining quality checks and processes are followed.

Liaising with customers via email and telephone on artwork and proof approvals.
Willing to learn and understand print set up for artwork.
Use Esko software and workflows to create proofs and laydowns.
Working with a wide range of media on layouts, ensuring artwork received in on correct cutters, making any required changes and sending to customers for approval.
Preparing artwork for samples.
Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
Understand internal and clients’ briefs on designs.
Preparing files for printing (RIP).
Generating proof sheets in accordance with Work Orders.
Making reprographic printing plates in advance of when print requires them on lithographic B1 press.
Help when required by using a CAD plotter to cut out samples.
Learn how to fold up and construct a 2D sample to a 3D carton, following the rules of the keyline.
Using a CAD plotter table to cut out varnish blankets for production.
Capable of working within a small studio team and also able to work on own initiative.
Able to keep up with a high pace of work and manage deadlines efficiently.
Liaising with relevant people/departments to ensure the Studio and Print teams are able to work as effectively as possible.
Always follow health and safety procedures / guidelines.
Monitor, check and maintain quality checks and processes.
Ensure relevant documentation is named correctly and saved securely.
Providing holiday cover for the CAD and Prepress departments.
Any other CAD and Pre-press duties as required.

Full training will be provided.

Training Outcome

Full-time position available as a Pre-press Operator.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Willing to learn
Willing to follow instructions
Not afraid to ask questions.
Able to grasp technical info
Able to grasp new concepts
Flexibility to change
Professional and ethical
Courteous to others
Respectful attitude

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - Grade C/4 or above
Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Print technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Start and Finish time: 08:30 – 17:00 (Monday - Thursday). 08:30 - 15:00 (Friday). Unpaid breaks: 30 minutes each day.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 2 Months

Training Provider: LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED

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