Location: Cross Green LS9 
Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour - Increase after successful probation period (3 Months)
Shift pattern: 12 hours - Continental

Trainee Mounting Operative   
You are expected to mount print plates in preparation for print press operations, ensuring there is no waiting time and that you are always ahead of production demand. You assist with any plate/registration issues.
You will be dynamic and enthusiastic, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a great team of experienced Mounting Operatives in a fast paced / volume-manufacturing environment.
You are expected to be a punctual individual who demonstrates a consistent level of attendance and upholds professional standards at all time.

Week 1: Monday and Tuesday 07:00am to 19:00pm and Thursday and Friday 19:00pm to 07:00am
Week 2: Wednesday to Friday 07:00am to 19:00pm
Week 3: Monday to Wednesday 19:00pm to 07:00am 
 
Previous experience within a production environment would be advantageous. 
Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting. Previous experience with lean manufacturing, i.e., 5S preferred

Ensure that mounting jobs are prioritised for each individual press
Ensure the correct works ticket, plates and sleeves are being used prior to mount
Ensure all plates (front & back) and sleeves are cleaned using the correct solvent
Check that both the works ticket and lay sheet correspond with one another before continuing
Ensure plates match lay sheet and correct PIFA is being used.
Align cameras to jobs specification
Ensure Team leader has checked and signed job specification after set up.
Use correct mounting tape for each individual colour, as stated on works ticket or to the best of your knowledge
Ensure mounting jobs are logged using the APS system
Ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and signed on works ticket on completion of required mounting job
Understands the use and need of Radius system.
Ensure working area is clean, tidy and obstruction free
Communicate with Mounting Co-ordinator, Team leader and Shift Manager with any de-faults
Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO & A2 environmental
Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements.
Locate and Inspect Plates
Apply and Strip backing tape to sleeves using Applicator/De-mounter.
Mount printing plates onto the appropriate sleeves, ensuring compliance with the dimensions agreed with the customer, as required
Demount Plates
Operate Plate Cleaner and ensure plates are cleaned prior to filing, completing and signing the relevant control
Store and identify printing plates for subsequent use as required
Ensure that all established quality standards are met
Assist with production operations as and when required including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment
Ensure that mounting is organised in line with the production schedule and no more than 48 hours in advance, as the plan is flexible and subject to change
Check Orders, plates, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of the plan, to enable production to operate effectively. Ensure the Shift Manager is notified immediately of anything missing
To undertake reasonable requests as directed by the management from time to time