Job description
Req ID: 2135 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time MM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products.
Our heart beats for talents - be one of them! To strengthen our motivated Talent Attraction Team at our Bradord plant, we are looking for a passionate Lithographic Printer on our Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106. The Lithographic Printer will operate, maintain, and optimise the printing press, ensuring high-quality printed products are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications, production schedules, and company quality standards.
Your Role
You will set up and operate the Heidelberg XL 106 press in line with production requirements. You will read and interpret job tickets, specifications, colour standards, and customer requirements. You will prepare printing plates, inks, coatings, substrates, and ancillary equipment for production runs. You will monitor press performance throughout production and make adjustments as required.
You will achieve colour consistency using densitometers, spectrophotometers, and press control systems. You will minimise makeready times and material waste whilst maintaining quality standards. You will ensure jobs are produced within agreed production targets and deadlines. You will conduct quality checks throughout each production run.
You will monitor colour accuracy, registration, print quality, varnish application, and finishing requirements. You will identify and rectify all printing defects. You will maintain GMP, ISO, BRC, or other relevant quality standards where applicable. You will perform routine press maintenance and cleaning activities. You will report equipment faults or breakdowns to engineering and management teams.
You will maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment. You will follow all company health and safety procedures. You will wear required PPE and promote safe working practices. You will support waste reduction and environmental improvement initiatives. You will support training and development of assistant printers and junior operators.
You will assist with any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or production manager.
Your Profile
You have prior experience operating print machines, or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment. You have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. You have strong attention to detail. You have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
You have the ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and job tickets. You have good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. You are cooperative and willing to learn cross-functionally. You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring a high standard of quality control. You have the ability to work to tight deadlines.
You are reliable and possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record. You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You have good communication and interpersonal skills. You have basic computer skills. Our Offer Join our dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done! Competitive salary and shift allowance.
Overtime opportunities where available. Company pension scheme. Life assurance and employee benefits package. Training and development opportunities. A safe, modern, and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career progression within MM Bradford. Your Talent Advisor: MM Packaging UK Limited Holly Kirkham