Ben Steen
Qualified Level 3 Print Technician
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
GCSEs - English and Maths - Haydock High School (2019)
Level 2 - Plumbing - Wigan & Leigh College (2019 - 2021)
Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship - Print Technology (2026)
