Printer

Race Displays Ltd specialises in event advertising signage and branding, with a particular focus on horse racing, greyhound racing and sporting and promotional events. The company manufactures signage in-house using digital printing processes and provides sign production, event installation and storage services.

Employer:Race Displays Ltd

Job Title: Printer

Annual Salary: €36,605 gross per annum

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years

Hours: 39 hours per week

Annual Leave: 20 days

Location of Employment:Cloughrea, Drumconrath, Co. Meath, C15 KF24

Working Hours:Monday to Thursday: 8:00–16:45, including a 45-minute unpaid break; Friday: 8:00–15:45, including a 45-minute unpaid break

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• •Set up and operate commercial digital printing machinery to produce racing, sporting and event display materials.
• •Prepare and configure printing equipment for production runs, including selecting suitable media, loading inks and setting appropriate machine parameters.
• •Produce test prints and inspect output for colour consistency, alignment, registration, image quality and other printing defects.
• •Adjust machine settings as required to maintain consistent print quality throughout production.
• •Monitor printing runs, including media feeding, ink application, machine performance and finished output.
• •Identify and correct printing defects and reprint materials where necessary to meet production specifications and quality standards.
• •Maintain accurate production records, including quantities produced and relevant machine information.
• •Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and replacement of standard consumables on printing equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• •Monitor the condition of printing equipment and identify and report technical faults or operational problems.
• •Handle printing materials, inks and consumables safely and maintain the printing equipment and production area in a clean and safe condition.
• •Follow machinery operating procedures, manufacturer instructions and workplace health and safety requirements.
• •Complete production runs according to scheduled deadlines while maintaining the required quality standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• •Previous experience operating commercial digital printing equipment.
• •Practical knowledge of digital printing processes and production procedures.
• •Ability to configure and adjust printing machinery to achieve required print quality.
• •Ability to identify and resolve common printing defects and operational issues.
• •Knowledge of colour consistency and print quality control.
• •Ability to work accurately to production specifications and deadlines.
• •Ability to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of printing equipment.
• •Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining production quality.
• •Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• •Understanding of health and safety requirements