£30000 - £30500 per annum Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Trainee MAC Operator

Trainee MAC Operator

Port Talbot SA12

Commutable from Swansea, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Pyle, Porthcawl, Neath, Llanelli, Ammanford, Cross Hands

£30,500

Benefits:-

Standardised pension
Free parking
Life Insurance
32 days of annual holiday
Enhanced sick pay package
Excellent training opportunities

Would you like to make your first step into manufacturing in a trainee role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, thriving business with a strong customer base who have very recently expanded the site. My client are looking to recruit a Trainee MAC Operator who is keen to learn and develop their skillset. This business works with a highly recyclable product and with has a varied customer base made up of international businesses, providing excellent job security.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manage and prepare customer artwork using multiple design software systems, including screenwork, trapping, proofing, FTP uploads, and maintaining organised digital plate and file storage.
Coordinate artwork approvals by uploading proofs to customer portals, issuing plate specifications (colours, requirements, costs), logging samples, and ensuring full sign-off before production.
Support production by inputting technical formulas, ordering plate materials, checking forward schedules, preparing trial artwork with Pre-Press and Printing teams, and ensuring proofing materials are ready
Contribute to departmental improvements by supporting new plate technologies, maintaining plate housekeeping standards, and attending pre-launch meetings with wider production teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Ability to differentiate between colours
Excellent communication skills
Good IT skills
Experience of lithography or origination
Driven with a good eye for detail

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To apply please email your CV / resume to jackl@hunterselection.co.uk

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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