Ben Steen

Qualified Level 3 Print Technician with over four years of experience in flexographic printing. Experienced in operating high-speed presses including Fischer & Kreke, Allstein Hydro, Bielloni 9 Flexo 8-colour, and KBA flexographic machinery. Skilled in colour matching, ink mixing, press setup, fault finding, and maintaining high production efficiency. Strong understanding of health & safety, quality control, sustainability practices, and production workflow.

Flexographic Printer - D&M Packaging

(2026-01)

• Operate and run a KBA flexographic printing press.
• Set up press jobs including plate mounting, ink preparation, and registration.
• Monitor print quality, colour consistency, and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and print faults to minimise downtime.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety and quality control procedures.

Flexographic Printer - ADAPA Group - WA9 4HY

(2025-04 - 2026-01)

• Operated and ran a Bielloni 9 Flexo 8-colour printing press.
• Mixed and toned inks to match samples using X-Rite colour-matching tools.
• Troubleshot press issues and maintained workflow efficiency.

Number 2 Flexographic Printer - Roberts Mart - LS9 0AN

(2021-09 - 2025-03)

• Operated Fischer & Kreke and Allstein Hydro presses.
• Ran Allstein Hydro 8- and 10-colour presses at 300–400mpm when stepping up as Number 1.
• Maintained quality control and colour consistency under high-speed production.

Warehouse Operative - Inter Europe Foods - WN4 0YU

(2019-07 - 2021-08)

• Built and wrapped pallets for European distribution.
• Managed inventory organisation and loading/unloading duties.

GCSEs - English and Maths - Haydock High School (2019)

Level 2 - Plumbing - Wigan & Leigh College (2019 - 2021)

Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship - Print Technology (2026)