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Apprentice Print Finisher WHITE GHOST LIMITED

Fresh minded apprentice required who is willing to learn manually operated machines, semi auto machinery and cad facilities for a print finishing company / point of sale manufacturer that’s been operating for 25 years.

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Closing date: 06 Feb 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £172.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    36 months

  • Possible start date

    07 Feb 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Mar 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001693882

  • Positions

    1 available

Fresh minded apprentice required who is willing to learn manually operated machines, semi auto machinery and cad facilities for a print finishing company / point of sale manufacturer that’s been operating for 25 years. The role would require you:

  • To be a team player
  • Learn and work your way through the ranks
  • Take responsibility in time, take on different roles
  • Cad software knowledge and general computing skills would be an advantage

Day to day duties would be:

  • General labouring
  • Receiving deliveries
  • Shadowing fellow work colleagues
  • Operate machinery by yourself
  • Print finisher
  • Manual machine operator (hand fed diecutting)
  • Semi auto machine operator (mounting)
  • Cad machine operator (computerised)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Keen worker
  • Generally wanting to learn a trade
  • Multi-tasking and organisation of tasks
  • Effective communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Ability to use initiative when working alone, within given instructions

Personal qualities

  • Bright and active
  • Good level of maturity and common sense
  • Good time keeping and attendance is essential

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE grades C/4 or above in maths and English (or equivalent)
  • Acceptance is subject to college interview, initial assessment and taking a skill test
  • Excellent knowledge in computer / maths would be an advantage

Future prospects

Maybe a full time position for the right candidate.

Things to consider

Overtime may be required in weekly basis. Salary and bonuses.

About the employer

Cuttingedge was founded in 1997 as a bolt on to a large commercial printer, this company was “acquired” by a multinational print group, taking Cuttingedge along with it. Becoming like a lost puppy lost in a Giant multimedia organisation, Cuttingedge was cast out as the runt of the litter, to be found (ok, bought) and taken under the wing of it’s now owner, the White Ghost.

Employer

WHITE GHOST LIMITED

Address

Unit P

Leeds

LS4 2PU

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Training

Training provider

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Leeds City College

Contact

Leeds City College apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Print Technician Standard - Post Press Understanding of the following:

  • Pre-press and post-press processes and equipment and how their role will impact upon others
  • Properties and structures of materials, adhesives and various other chemicals and able to explain them in detail e.g. adhesives, laminates and paper
  • Physical properties of the numerous paper / plastic stocks and their benefits and constraints, including weight, grain direction, coatings and how this affects the final product
  • How to convert sheets into pages and products for example ‘sheet-work’, ‘work-and-turn’, and ‘work-and tumble’
  • How to safely and effectively convert the source materials (e.g. printed paper and gold foil) into the customer’s specific product (e.g. a special edition videogame pack) by using a combination of machinery and processes
  • The benefits and constraints of the many different folding types including parallels, gatefolds, barn door flap folds, and letter folds (wrap folds)
  • How to apply different finishes to different substrates e.g. scented varnish, holographic foiling, soft-touch laminate, near-field communication sticker etc
  • How the final product is expected to perform and the process by which it is to be received by the customer
  • Set up, run and maintain a specific range of finishing equipment at the appropriate speed and at quality levels dictated by the work instructions and company guidelines, such as: guillotines, stitching-trimming machinery, binding machinery, laminating equipment, die-cutters. This can include cleaning and servicing key elements or preparing the machine for the next shift
  • Deal with a range of finishing processes which may include varnishing, folding, embossing / debossing, foil blocking, scoring, packing, gluing, match and attach, tab and slot, sorting, banding, packing, wrapping etc
  • Operate finishing equipment optimally
  • Apply problem-solving skills and techniques to ensure that machinery is maintained in good working order and that the final product meets the specification whilst minimising wastage
  • Accurately measure the finished product against customer specification and company standards e.g. folding accuracy, stitch alignment, foil position etc
  • Liaise with pre-press and press areas to ensure that customer timescales are met
  • Handle and transport materials and other inventory within the finishing area working environment
  • Work to tight deadlines, in a calm and professional manner whilst achieving deadlines

Apprenticeship standard

Print technician

Level 3 (A level)

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