Packaging Artworker/ Repro Operator

Packaging Artworker / Repro Operator

Salary- Dependant on experience

Location - Manchester

Company - A company with over 25 years' experience in the packaging, advertising and platemaking industry, they provide a complete design to print solution to customers throughout the UK.

Overview -To contribute to the overall performance of the Packaging team through the delivery of high quality, accurate and commercially focused packaging artwork for a wide range of print-based projects for both Retailers and Brands.

Key responsibilities-

• To efficiently build error-free packaging artwork, following both departmental and client guidelines, within the client's agreed SLAs
• To liaise with Project Managers and Quality Control in a professional manner when discussion is required to clarify job details
• To maintain, and where possible improve, the efficiency of the Department to ensure the service and delivery we provide to our clients is best in class
• To positively contribute towards meeting the company production team's Quality & Environmental Objectives
• To generate repro-ready, error-free artwork in accordance with internal packaging guidelines
• To ensure all job data is filed in the correct place and follows the client's correct naming convention.
• To carry out self-checks on all work produced.
• To ensure completed artworks are sent to QC for checking as per the department's SOPs.
• To accurately record all time entries for production work undertaken in company timesheet system.
• To change consumables and carry out calibration and maintenance of studio machinery as and when it is required.
• To help promote a quality culture, and performance improvement, throughout the business.
• To be commercially aware at all times.

Requirements-

• Previous Artworking experience
• An in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of Packaging
• Must be able to produce a wide range of high-quality Artwork to meet tight deadlines
• Must have some experience of the Print Process- Litho, Flexo and Gravure
• Be flexible with working hours and willing to help other parts of the business as and when required