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Gravure Printer

Salary:

40-50k

Location:

West Midlands

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.

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Contact Emma Ingham:

Emma Ingham

Specialist Recruitment Consultant
0161 443 0016

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