Gravure Operator - West Midlands - £high Salary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Gravure Printer to operate a 10-colour gravure press for our client. This role involves printing on polymer/plastic substrates, producing high-quality, security-sensitive products with strict quality and security standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, delivering exceptional print quality, and ensuring compliance with our rigorous security and quality control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain a 10-colour 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.
• 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.
• 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.