Senior printing operator for Flint Group Sweden

Flint Group manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of conventional and energy curable inks, printing plates for flexo and letterpress, sleeve systems for flexographic applications, pigments and additives for use in inks and other colourant applications, printing blankets, sleeves and pressroom chemicals for offset printing. We offer our customers a unique portfolio of system solutions and technical service. New products are jointly developed together with customers and partners.
The company is the number one or number two supplier in every major region it serves. Flint Group operates more than 170 facilities worldwide and employs nearly 7000 people.


FMain Challenges
· Independently run our UV flexo printing press and conduct print trials in the frame of e.g. customer projects, internal development projects, co-supplier projects, etc….for the growing sub-market segments in the Narrow Web Industry like shrink sleeves and flexible packaging
· Own the press schedule with regards to coordinating and scheduling printing trials and maintaining a “state of the art 2021” press and press room in all aspects
· Provide project leader and/or their delegates support in print process questions with aim to improve existing products and processes and also for new development
· Participate in internal and external trouble shooting meetings that are product (UV curable coatings & inks, water based inks & coatings, etc) and/or process related (Flexo, offset, screen, etc)
· Arranges a range of different set ups/modules, pre-designed to be used for internal testing and for customer trials (e.g. module for printing shrink sleeves)
· Provide printing assistance to sales, marketing and customer requests
· Continuously maintain and improve the press and press room area in all of its aspects
· Responsible for designing and keeping track of all documentation related to all press trials and press room

Requirements
· Engineer with printing and press experience, preferably flexo presses
· Strong technical and print-mechanical skills (Narrow Web presses)
· Good knowledge printing processes (flexo, offset and screen)
· Knowledge of UV curable and WB inks
· Knowledge of labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging applications
· Trouble shooting capabilities
· Ability to work with others (internally/externally) at all levels
· Good English language skills
· Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
· Builds trust with sales and customers
· Execution driven
· Problem solving ability
· Team player with positive enthusiasm
· Willingness to learn in changing environment
· High energy level and dedication
· Strong conceptual thinking abilities
· Good organiser

Does this sound like a challenge for you? Send your CV and a personal letter to recruitment.sweden@flintgrp.com today, as we are constantly interviewing candidates for this position. We’re looking forward to your application!