·         Ability to differentiate between colours (essential)

·         Excellent communication skills (both orally and written with internal stakeholders and external customers  (essential)

·         Good IT skills

·         Experience of lithography or origination (desirable)

·         Driven with a good eye for detail

·         Motivated and able to deliver own results and also with the wider Envases Team within deadlines

·          Interpretation of artwork needs for printing process

·          Communicate with customers to achieve approval

·          Control the storage of lithographic materials for use by the Production Department

·          Prepare print boxes and issue printing instructions for use by the Production Department

·          Manufacture print plates

·          Prepare print boxes for production

Once signed off as competent the responsibilities below will form part of a MAC Operator role (list not exhaustive)

·          Check artwork on computer using multiple design software

·          Uploading/downloading artwork onto FTP sites

·          Uploading/downloading proofs onto multiple customer systems

·          Inputting formulas onto technical sheets for production

·           Ordering print plate material and necessary materials when required for the department

·          Housekeeping of artwork on computer

·          Housekeeping of digital plates when damaged or marked during production

·          Checking weekly forward schedule and daily schedule for new products

·          Log storage of proofing samples and artwork until approved by customer

·           Send information regarding print plates requirement, colors and cost to customers for approval prior to proceeding with origination

·          Ensure proofer has all relevant material

·          Discuss and prepare all trial artwork jobs with Pre-Press Manager and Lead Printer