Print Setter

Location: Kirkby in Ashfield

Print Setter - permanent position
5+ years experience of printing and mechanical machine setting is a must
Have a look at the website to see the variety and complexity of what we do - note that we are printing round aluminium components - the process is dry rotary offset printing.
Ashfield Extrusion Ltd is a specialist in the manufacture of aluminium impact extrusions and subsequent machining, finishing and printing operations. The Company makes a wide range of products for a number of markets including military and packaging industries. We export over half of what we make.
Owing to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a Print Setter to set and oversee the running of coating, printing and lacquering machines. This is a good opportunity for a permanent secure position in a successful business.
The print department is a key asset to the business as most of our competitors do not print their own parts. This makes us very attractive in the market.
The Company has a turnover in the region of £9 million per year with around 95 employees.
The job:
5+ years experience of mechanical machine and print setting is a must
Full time setters are what we are looking for - not setter / operators
You will be responsible for:
- Machine setting and adjustment involving frequent changeovers
- Health and Safety
- Quality of product and adherence to procedures
- Production performance and efficiencies
- Housekeeping and tool care
The person:
- Experienced print machine setter - print and mechanical setting
- Positive “get it done” attitude
- Attention to detail and committment to following procedures
- Ability to assist in problem solving
- Lead operators by example
- An eye test for colour blindness is part of the interview process
We expect to have to train people as the work we do is quite unusual but with a good printing and mechanical skill level to start with this is not such a long process.
Shift times are:
7-30 to 4-30 mon to thurs, 7-30 to 2 on friday when on regular days
We work a 9 day fortnight so every second friday is a non-work day making a 37 hour week on average.
Possibility to move onto 2 shifts when trained: 6-2; 2-10 at 20% shift premium
Regular contracted overtime one or two evenings per week to 8pm to cover evening shift - paid at overtime rate
Holidays: 24 per year plus statutory.
Benefits (subject to acceptance / conditions from insurance company):
Death in service benefit: 2 x annual basic salary
Sickness – 75% of basic salary for 12 months
Pension - 3% employer contribution; 5% employee
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