Packaging Ink Formulator

3 weeks ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Saica Group Full time
Role Overview
The Ink Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the production of high-quality inks for our customers. This position requires a strong understanding of colour matching and print colours, as well as experience in operating processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to manage ink supply levels to minimize top-up requirements and assist the Printers on press as needed.

Responsibilities
* Make and prepare all inks for production right first time to known data standards and anilox strengths
* Identify any ink that has been used and returned ready for subsequent runs
* Ensure that your own dispensing key is used at all times
* Maintain a clean, safe working environment, ensuring that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately
* Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles
* Maximize the use of press returns by ensuring that press returns are always used before virgin ink
* Manage activity via the IFS6 programme, ensuring there is enough ink to complete an order, minimising top up requirements to maximise production time

Requirements
* Fork Lift Truck licence essential/training provided
* X-rite equipment trained
* Demonstrable knowledge of working with Print Colours
* Good understanding of continuous improvement techniques, e.g. lean & 5S
* Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting
* Colour matching experience

What We Offer
* A competitive salary of £31,500 per annum
* A friendly and dynamic work environment
* Opportunities for progression and professional development
* Employee benefits including holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, refer a friend scheme, and cycle to work scheme
Estimated salary: £31,500

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