Apprentice Pre-press Digital Technician

Summary

The Apprentice Pre-Press Digital Technician and Quality Controller is responsible for processing customer-supplied artwork to achieve the best possible print quality while ensuring that our reprographic outputs comply with our quality standards and customer requirements.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday- Friday 8.30am- 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 1 Year
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Work closely with the Client Services team to fully understand job briefs and customer requirements
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for artwork creation, artwork reprographics, and the output of printing plate TIF files
Produce inkjet or PDF proofs according to SOPs
Identify and resolve any quality issues, taking necessary actions to prevent recurrence
Report any workflow issues to the Digital Production Manager at the earliest opportunity
Ensure full and accurate completion of work tickets and company databases throughout the workflow
Prioritize jobs to ensure customers receive their product on time
Work directly with customers where required on approvals, amends, artwork, repro, and plates
Use quality monitoring software to monitor the quality of art and reprographic work completed by studio operators
Conduct pre-plating QC checks, including visual inspections, measurements, and proofing to ensure work meets specifications
Identify and resolve any quality issues, taking necessary actions to prevent recurrence
Report any issues affecting workflow to the Production Manager at the earliest opportunity
Complete work tickets, QC check sheets, and company databases accurately
Update the customer relationship management system at each point during the QC process
Communicate with customers when their jobs have been completed
Work directly with customers where required on approvals, amends, artwork, repro, and plates

Where you’ll work

27 Moorland Way

Cramlington

NE23 1WE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 12 months
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a level 2 qualification as a Lean Manufacturing Operative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
IT skills
Organisation skills
Team working

About this company

Reproflex 3 Limited is a leading provider of innovative prepress solutions to the packaging industry. Our commitment to quality and excellence has established us as a trusted partner for clients worldwide. We are dedicated to fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth within our dynamic and supportive environment.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment for the right candidate upon completion of apprenticeship

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