Job description
- Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, Wales
- Permanent,
- undefined,
- MACOPT
- 17/10/2025
Job description
Job Title: MAC Operator
Location: Port Talbot, Wales Salary:
Pay: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Full-Time: Days and Afternoons rotational shift pattern
Department: Pre-Press Reporting To: Pre-Press Manager Work Environment
Job Overview
A well-established manufacturing site in Port Talbot is seeking a Trainee MAC Operator to join its Pre-Press team. This newly created role supports ongoing business growth and succession planning. The successful candidate will receive full training to become a competent MAC Operator, contributing to the production of high-quality printed materials used in various consumer and healthcare products.
Key Responsibilities
Initial training responsibilities include:
- Interpreting artwork requirements for the printing process
- Communicating with customers to gain artwork approvals
- Managing lithographic materials for production use
- Preparing print boxes and issuing printing instructions
- Manufacturing print plates
Once trained and signed off as competent, duties will expand to include:
- Reviewing artwork using multiple design software platforms
- Uploading/downloading artwork and proofs via FTP and customer systems
- Inputting technical formulas for production sheets
- Ordering necessary materials for the department
- Maintaining digital artwork and plate archives
- Monitoring production schedules for new product launches
- Logging and storing proofing samples and artwork
- Liaising with customers regarding print plate specifications and approvals
- Coordinating trial artwork jobs with the Pre-Press Manager and Lead Printer
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language (Grades A-C)
- Full training provided—no prior MAC experience required
Skills & Attributes
- Strong colour differentiation ability (essential)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid IT proficiency
- Experience in lithography or origination (desirable)
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to southwales@gap-personnel.com
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