Printing Specialist

CK Group; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational producer of household plastic products is seeking a Development Technologist for a full-time, permanent position in Cramlington. The role involves designing new decorative polymeric films, optimizing ink systems, and conducting gravure printing trials. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical degree and proven experience in gravure printing.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in gravure-printing.
• Strong understanding of pigments.

Responsibilities

• Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films.
• Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials.

Skills

Gravure-printing

Understanding of pigments

Knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters

Education

Technical qualification or degree in Printing Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technologist on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products.

This is a full time, permanent position, based at their site in Cramlington.

Salary:

Approximately £38,000 upwards, depending on experience.



Your main duties will be:

• Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films using gravure printing, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
• Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems, with a focus on pigment selection, dispersion and stability.
• Evaluate and support the development of primers to ensure strong bonding of films to polymeric substrates.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials, managing all print parameters including cylinder selection, drying and ink transfer.
• Troubleshoot printing issues such as colour issues, poor adhesion, solvent retention and miss printing.

Candidate requirements - skills and experience:

• Technical qualification or degree in Printing Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field
• Proven experience in gravure-printing
• Strong understanding of pigments
• Working knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference 135 347 in all correspondence.

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