Reprographic Mac Operator – Graphic Brands
Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK, employing over 1000 people across multiple global sites. We pride ourselves on quality, efficiency, ethics, innovation, and maintaining a low environmental impact.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Reprographic Mac Operator to join our team at Graphic Brands in Ossett.
Location: Ossett, UK
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts 6-2 / 2-10 Monday to Thursday and 6-1 / 1- 8 Friday with an expectation to work overtime to meet the business demands when required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Working from print specifications, prepare artwork files for both Flexographic and Digital print production.
- Step and quality check files prior to output for Flexographic plate production and Digital Press printing.
- Carry out thorough quality control checks on single-unit and stepped files to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Quality check both your own work and that of colleagues, maintaining high standards at all times.
- Ensure all artwork complies with customer specifications and internal production requirements.
- Work efficiently to meet production deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of reprographic processes and workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Reprographic Operator within a print, packaging, or label production environment.
- Experience preparing artwork files for both Flexographic and Digital print processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Ideally, experience using Esko Automation Engine (AE) and associated workflows.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent quality control skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to tight deadlines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach with a commitment to producing high-quality work.