Flexographic Printer

*Relocation Bonus Offered*

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers. ProAmpac brings brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking to recruit a Flexographic Printer in our site in Gweedore, Donegal, Ireland.

We will consider candidates looking for both Fulltime or 2-year fixed term contracts.

If you are interested and require further information please reach out to

The purpose of this role is to operate an 8 colour wide web printing press equipment according to procedures and job specifications to the highest print quality standards.

• Responsible for print helpers / assistants
• Responsibility for cleanliness and general daily / weekly maintenance of printing press, press equipment and surrounding areas.
• Daily productivity responsibilities ensuring that individual, team and shift production targets set are achieved.
• Ensuring job set up in most efficient time using minimal ink and materials
• Training of print helpers on all aspects of print set up, colour management and printing
• Organising / liaising with the pre-press team (plate mounting/ink delivery, material delivery, etc.) for minimum downtime
• Continuous Quality checking and confirming print standards are maintained and that all jobs are produced to the highest quality level and that the ISO quality procedures are followed.
• During print operation, determine that all necessary adjustments to the printing press to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards are determined and made.
• Recording correct and full information through the Company Specification sheets on how jobs are produced and exactly what settings are required to repeat the process.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with other team members and be able to receive and issue instructions in a clear manner
• To work with Production Manager to continually improve quality, processes and production efficiencies.
• Maintain work area in organised manner and advise the Production Manager on potential maintenance issues .
• Follow and ensure all print helpers follow all safety procedures in operating equipment and performance of job duties.

Requirements:

Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience in a multi shift operation and can work to targets and deadlines to support the maximisation of machine efficiency.

• Experience of running a modern 8 colour Flexographic Print machine preferable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions in English
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job
• Ability to champion safety procedures