Apprentice Glue Minder

Summary

To achieve KPIs and quality levels set by the site and ensure day to day running of the glue lines in the Finishing cell are fully utilised and optimised including covering breaks where possible.

Annual wage: £14,144 a year
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Training course: Print technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 2 Years 2 Months
Positions available: 1

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

A List of Principal tasks that the Job holder will be expected to do without exception as part of their normal duties

Start of Shift;

• Ensure effective handover communication is completed on arrival with previous Operator on shift – covering SQD (Safety, Quality & Delivery)

• Walk the Press area to carry out 5S

•Complete cleaning schedule at the start of the shift

•Carry out guard checks During the Shift

•Report any issues to the Team Leader that affect SQD throughout the shift

•Achieve machine targets speed to be optimised where possible depending on product type – raising any concerns where these cannot be achieved immediately

•Monitor and control glue line quality using the appropriate documentation– raise any concerns with the Team Leader

•Complete all related paperwork and input data onto the ERP system accurately

•Maintain good housekeeping on the glue lines and surrounding areas

•Ensure the machine and equipment is maintained to a ‘new like standard’ - raising any Engineering Cards when necessary

•To come forward with ideas and work with the Site team to continually improve the cell and process where required

•To ensure that consideration and good relations are maintained at all times

•Fill out Production feedback forms when you incur downtime or input errors

•Support the Team Leader in concluding internal spoilage investigations and customer complaints

•Ensure all metrics are populated on the machine

•Be proactive to ensure all inputs are available for the next job

•Have the experience and knowledge of the cell to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel – as and when required

•Ensure all standard SOP’s are adhered too

•Any other duties required to meet the prevailing needs of the business

Weekly / Monthly

•Provide holiday cover in line with production agreement, and provide sickness cover where possible

•Carry out planned maintenance operator tasks on a monthly basis supporting the Engineers when necessary Quarterly / Annually

•Active involvement and support in any site CPS events

Where you’ll work

Cromwell Road

Eynesbury

St. Neots

Cambridgeshire

PE19 2ET

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

LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED

Your training course

Print technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.

Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.

Plan and prioritise work

Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.

Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.

Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.

Communicate in writing.

Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.

Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.

Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.

Apply team working principles.

Convert customer files to print-ready files using software and workflow packages.

Check, process and transmit digital files using software.

Create and edit digital images.

Conversion of digital files into colour separations for the defined production method.

Apply digital techniques to produce a proof.

Apply colour profiles to the design.

Apply production techniques to produce plates, screens, or output files.

Apply pre-press quality assurance procedures.

Set up and check the multi-unit print press, including speeds, inks and toners and pre-printing quality checks.

Follow print press start up or warm up procedures.

Apply print press operations and techniques, including managing colour. Handle variable data on digital presses.

Follow quality control processes during printing, including checking for colour matching, print resolution, product consistency.

Apply press equipment and machinery maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.

Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, hand over procedures. Escalate issues.

Apply press quality assurance procedures.

Apply safe systems of work to the printing press process in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines. This should include identifying risks and hazards and the handling and disposal of chemicals.

Set up finishing equipment for example, guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters.

Operate finishing equipment to apply different finishing processes, for example, varnishing, folding, embossing and debossing, foil blocking, scoring, packing, gluing, match and attach, tab and slot, sorting, banding.

Prepare printing for next stage, including packing and wrapping.

Apply post-press equipment maintenance techniques including cleaning and servicing.

Apply post-press quality assurance procedures such as checking for folding accuracy, stitch alignment, foil position.

Apply safe systems of work to the finishing process in compliance with regulations, standards and guidelines, including the handling and disposal of chemicals.

Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregating resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.

Apply health and safety and manual handling procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.

Plan and prioritise work

Record or enter information - paper based or electronic for example, work sheets, check lists, handover records, job sheets.

Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.

Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Communicate with others verbally including colleagues or stakeholders.

Communicate in writing.

Apply problem-solving techniques to common problems.

Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.

Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.

Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

Advanced Apprenticeship Standard for Print Technicians (Level 3)

A full plan will be created at the start of the Apprenticeship to provide information as to what you will be studying and when. Learn2print will deliver the theoretical knowledge for your Print Apprenticeship. You will attend a class each month for one full day at a local venue (this information will be provided on interview) This teaching and training will cover everything from health and safety and general industrial practices to specific industry practices. This will lead you to preparation for your end point assessment, consisting of an online exam, professional discussion and observation in the workplace. You will be allocated a designated tutor and workplace mentor who will support and guide you through the Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)

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

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Non judgemental
Organised and calm
Proactive
Positive approach
'Can do' attitude
Self-motivated
Willingness to multiskill

About this company

Coveris is a leading European packaging company that manufactures flexible and sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most respected brands. We develop packaging that protects all types of products – from food to pet food, from medical devices to industrial and agricultural goods. Through our broad level of technical expertise, our high-quality packaging extends the lifecycle of products to help reduce waste and resource wastage. Together with our customers we are constantly working on new attractive and sustainable packaging solutions.

https://www.coveris.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time position within the company is available to the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship programme, subject to performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARN 2 PRINT LIMITED

Jeanette Louise Vickers

jeanettevickers@hotmail.co.uk

+447812352361

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000230669.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 20 September)

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