Ink print technician

Ink / Print Technician Location: Buxton, SK17 9RZ, Derbyshire. Salary: From GBP33,419,97 to GBP39,516,07 depending on experience plus attractive benefits package Contract: Full time, permanent Shifts: Shift work to support a 24/7 operation About us Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and The USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX). Sustainability at Saica begins with our values ndash; we care, we value and we challenge. About the role The primary function of this role is to be responsible for ensuring right first-time ink supply to all presses and that your role is conducted in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures. You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for colour specification and ensuring that they are met to the highest possible standard. You will also be trained to cover In PMR and be able to support if required, in the mounting and supply of printing plates in accordance with the production plan. Training will also be provided to offer support if required, on press carrying out the number 2 Print role. The main responsibility of the role remains within ink, but the individual will become a flexible support technician who is adaptable to deliver the business needs To apply for this opportunity, you will need bull; Fork Lift Truck licence essential bull; X-rite equipment trained desired bull; Demonstrable knowledge of working with Print Colours bull; Flexographic print knowledge, bull; Good understanding of continuous improvement techniques, e.g. lean 5S bull; Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting bull; Excellent attention to detail with good colour perception/recognition bull; Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and follow specifications bull; Collaborates with others to achieve common goals bull; Active contributor to the shift team ndash; willing to flex and help others when requirements demand Main Responsibilities bull; Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO A2 environmental. bull; 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. bull; Maintain a clean, safe working environment, ensuring that all spills are logged and cleaned immediately. bull; Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques including SMED and the 5S principles bull; Maximise the use of press returns by ensuring that press returns are always used before virgin ink. Manage activity via the SC ink management programme, ensuring there is enough ink to complete an order, minimising top up requirements to maximise production time. bull; Ensure there is sufficient ink supply for up to 48 hours. bull; Make full use of the exrite spectro, and IQC, to reduce press downtime to a minimum. bull; Ensure no returns are left at shift end and all are drawdown and logged back into the system for future ease of use. bull; Assist the Printers on every machine and carry out any minor adjustments as required, making any changes to the system recipe as mandatory. bull; Maintain the distillation plant and optimise waste inks and solvent, ensuring waste generated is minimised as much as possible. What we offer: bull; Ongoing training and development bull; Funding for role specific professional qualifications bull; Banded salary grades to support progression bull; 22 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (11.5 hours days) bull; Buy sell Holiday scheme bull; Full uniform / PPE supplied bull; Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme bull; Contributory pension scheme bull; Cycle to work scheme bull; Flu and eye test vouchers Saica is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, so if you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then please click ldquo;Apply rdquo; and submit your up to date CV and covering letter for consideration. No agencies please