Ink Technician

Job Title: Ink Technician
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £31,500 p/a

Immediate Start Available

Aspion are currently recruiting foran Ink Technician to join a manufacturing team in the Greater Manchester area. The role is to ensure the consistent preparation, formulation, and quality control of inks used in printing operations, maintaining high standards in colour accuracy, consistency, and adherence to customer or production specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and mix ink formulations according to production orders and colour specifications.
• Conduct colour matching using spectrophotometers, ink scales, and swatch references.
• Maintain inventory of inks, solvents, and related materials; reorder as necessary.
• Perform quality control tests on incoming and outgoing inks.
• Monitor ink performance during print runs and adjust formulations as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of ink batches, formulations, and adjustments.
• Clean and maintain ink mixing equipment and storage containers.
• Collaborate with press operators, designers, and production staff to meet quality and production goals.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures.

Experience:

• Experience with flexographic, gravure, or offset printing processes (preferred).

Working the 24/7 shift pattern covering days and nights

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