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DIGITAL PRINT TECHNICIAN
(FIELD BASED)
MANSFIELD
£DOE + Company Vehicle + Expense Account
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Digital Print Technician looking for a great career opportunity, perhaps within a different industry?
Our client, a well-established leader in the production of digital print and embroidery machines, who offer state-of-the-art equipment and solutions to businesses across the UK, and globally, are seeking a Digital Print Technician to join their well-established team. Their cutting-edge technology includes embroidery, direct-to-film (DTF), digital textile printing, pigment inks, and UV printing systems.
The ideal Digital Print Technician will have deep expertise in digital print systems, inkjet technology, colour processing, and technical servicing of digital printers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the continued optimal performance of a range of digital printing systems from narrow to large and wide-format, and across different substrates and applications including direct-to-textile, paper transfer, film transfer and UV inks.
The Digital Print Technician will have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to develop relationships with clients across the UK.
Key responsibilities Digital Print Technician:
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and service high-performance digital print equipment ensuring optimal results are delivered
• Possess in-depth knowledge of digital colour processing, colour calibration and profiling. Ensure accurate colour reproduction across all print applications including textiles, paper and UV prints
• Troubleshoot and repair various ink technologies, including pigment inks, UV inks and wet ink conditions
• Conduct routine servicing and calibration on digital print systems, including large-format, narrow-format and wide inkjet printers
• Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, offering technical advice and on-site servicing as required
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies and industry advancements related to digital printing, inks and colour processing
Personal specification Digital Print Technician:
• Extensive experience as a Digital Print Technician, or similar role, with a strong background in the technical servicing of digital print systems
• Excellent understanding of digital colour processing, colour theory and colour management techniques in a printing environment
• Experience with a wide variety of ink systems, including pigment inks, UK inks, direct-to-print textile, paper and film transfer applications
• Comprehensive understanding of wet ink conditions and how they interact with different substates and printing processes
• Strong technical and mechanical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex print systems
• Previous experience with embroidery, DTF and UV printing systems is a plus
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required for on-site support and servicing
• Clean driving licence