Job Description

Digital Machine Operator - Shift Working

Main Purpose of Job

The primary role is the safe operation of the digital colour and monochrome print machines and ancillary equipment in a cost effective and efficient manner to produce printed work at the defined quality standard.
Machines include Oce; DocuTech; Nuvera; Indigo; Nipson etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

To prepare, set up and operate the machine, undertaking all necessary quality checks to ensure conformance to correct specification.
To process, impose and prepare print files for production on sheet fed digital systems.
To identify and load jobs, ensuring that correct stock is used.
To ensure that the working environment is safe, clean and healthy through the correct use of equipment and supplies, so as to eliminate the risk of accidents and incidents.
To carry out day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of machines to ensure safe and efficient working in line with manufacturers’ schedules.
To create finished work meeting all customer requirements following ISO9001 procedures with zero defects and spoilage and achieving specified levels of productivity.
To be able to work alone using own initiative to resolve operational issues, and contributing to the process of continually improving work methods and techniques.
To undertake self-checking and monitoring of work produced, using own initiative to ensure quality and specification conformance.

Communication

The jobholder will also maintain effective contacts within the Company: Bindery; Despatch; Account Managers; Suppliers; Warehouse; Machine Room and various internal customers.

To liaise effectively with Technical Support teams at the various equipment suppliers.

Conditions of Employment

Hours of work: 0600 – 1400h and 1400 – 2200h. Alternate week shifts, 5 days per week – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours total.
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
£415.57 per week, including shift premium, plus punctuality bonus and overtime when available, paid weekly by credit transfer.

Person Specification

Physical

The job holder will work mainly alone. There will be some manual handling – paper, chemicals etc.

Attainments

The jobholder will have previous working knowledge of computers, and must have an understanding of networks and servers.
Knowledge of digital imaging technology – magnetography – and cold flash fusion techniques is desirable, although full training will be provided.
ECDL Level 2 qualification is desirable.

General Intelligence

The jobholder will often work alone and will need to be able to operate multi – pieces of equipment simultaneously.

Special Aptitudes

Good communication skills are essential, as the jobholder has to liaise effectively with other key Departments – particularly the Bindery Team Leader.
Computer literacy and an understanding of networks and servers is essential.
A practical understanding of handling and making ready different types of paper is desirable. There will also need an appreciation of the attributes and performance of paper types. An understanding of imposition and paper folding techniques is desirable.

Interests

The jobholder should be able to solve operation problems in a practical manner.

Disposition

The jobholder should be self motivated and directed, and be able to work alone without close personal supervision. Should be able to instruct, monitor and motivate Bindery Assistants as required.

Circumstances

The jobholder should be prepared to undertake training as required, and maintain/update their technological skill and knowledge.