Position: Gravure Printer
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £44,500 - £47,000 DOE
Shifts: 4 days a week (Mon – Thurs 7am – 4:15pm & Friday 8am – 3:15pm) + O/T
The Role:
* Set up, operate, and maintain a gravure printing press.
* Work with polymer/plastic substrates, ensuring correct handling and printing processes.
* Interpret job specifications and production schedules to ensure accurate and efficient job runs.
* Conduct colour matching and quality checks to meet exacting standards for security print products.
* Monitor press performance, making necessary adjustments to maintain print quality and registration.
* Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on the gravure press.
* Maintain accurate production and quality records.
* Adhere to stringent security protocols and confidentiality requirements inherent in security printing.
* Collaborate with production teams, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel to meet deadlines and production targets.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, quality, and safety.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience operating gravure printing presses, ideally multi-colour presses (e.g., 6-10 colour).
* Strong understanding of gravure printing processes, ink systems, and substrate handling.
* High attention to detail, with the ability to achieve precise colour matching and quality standards.
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve press issues promptly.
* Understanding of quality control procedures and documentation in a production environment.
* Comfortable working in a regulated, security-focused environment.
* Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts if required.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience printing on polymer or plastic substrates.
* Experience in security printing or working with security-sensitive products.
* Knowledge of anti-counterfeiting features or printing security features (e.g., microtext, UV inks).
* Familiarity with ISO quality standards and procedures.
Personal Attributes:
* Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Organised and methodical approach to tasks.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines