Impression Specialist

About the Role As a Printing Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring precision and consistency of can decoration processes by managing label preparation, ink systems, plate handling and coordination with plate suppliers. This role guarantees compliance with graphic quality standards while contributing to the efficiency of label changes and overall printing process performance. What You'll Do

• Guarantee the accuracy of label configuration, plate preparation and ink verification to avoid production errors.
• Apply an in-depth understanding of processes and graphical specifications to maintain quality and consistency.
• Identify and resolve problems related to graphics and inks, minimizing interruptions.
• Efficiently manage multiple label requests and tasks to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, suppliers, production planning and designers to ensure smooth graphic execution.
• Seek optimization opportunities in label planning, reduce changeover times and improve graphic quality.
• Clearly communicate technical information and quality issues to various functions and external suppliers.
• Assume responsibility for the integrity of graphic components. What We're Looking For
• Knowledge of printing processes: familiarity with plate alignment, water-based inks and other can decoration techniques.
• Plate management: cleaning, inspection, preparation and handling of printing plates.
• Ink systems: ability to verify ink specifications and formulations.
• Color matching and measurement: ability to perform color control using tools such as spectrophotometers or densitometers.
• Impact of label changes: understanding the impact of label transitions on production lines.
• Internal supplier quality assurance: experience in running tests and evaluating the quality of plate suppliers (where applicable).
• Plate fabrication equipment: ability to use plate fabrication equipment efficiently and with quality (where applicable).
• Documentation and traceability: ability to maintain precise records of visual versions, ink batches, plate usage and qualification reports.
• Strong command of written and spoken English (mandatory).
• On-site work environment at Ball's Bierne plant. Nice to Have
• Experience with plate supplier testing and quality evaluation (where applicable).
• Familiarity with plate fabrication equipment (where applicable). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: €30,792 – €43,104 gross per year, plus bonuses and participation.
• Benefits: health insurance, provident fund, employee savings plan, canteen, works council, and employee assistance program.
• Note: Final salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and internal equity and may be above or below the listed range depending on factors and market references.