ALAGU ESWARAN
TAMIL NADU,INDIA
Summary
Skilled professional specializing in ink formulation, blending, and color matching. Proven track record in quality control and troubleshooting manufacturing challenges. Expertise in inventory management and fostering effective teamwork through strong communication. Aiming to advance in the manufacturing sector to enhance innovation and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
INK TECHNICIAN & SUPERVISOR
Zeller+ Gmelin Industries LLC
Dubai
2022.01 - 2025.08
- Worked with letterpress, rotary screen, offset, and gravure inks, Flexo inks including high-resolution metallics, coatings, and adhesives.
- Conducted R&D for innovative UV ink applications, enhancing product offerings.
- Tested samples of various inks for viscosity and color accuracy.
- Conducted color matching and adjustments to optimize ink performance.
- Responsible for weighing batches of colors, adhering to SOP and GMP procedures, and managing inventory checks.
- Collected samples for laboratory analysis to maintain quality standards.
- High experience with X-Rite devices (like spectrophotometers) and related software (like ink formulation), color management principles, and your ability to analyze and solve color-related issues.
SENIOR INK TECHNICIAN
PRINTCARE INDIA PVT LTD
Tamil Nadu, India
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Formulated water-based flexographic inks according to detailed customer specifications.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality assurance and compliance.
- Inserted pre-blended materials into machinery for effective mixing.
- Interpreted work orders to maintain optimal production flow.
INK TECHICIAN
EMIRATES PRINTING PRESS
Dubai
2015.09 - 2021.10
- Created custom ink colors to meet diverse client specifications.
- Prepared inks for sheet-fed litho and screen presses, ensuring quality standards.
- Weighed and measured raw materials for ink production.
- Formulated and tested inks to meet specific customer requirements.
- Operate a full-service ink kitchen efficiently, ensuring seamless production.
- Conducted color matching and adjustments to optimize ink performance.
- Identified and resolved production issues to ensure continuous flow.
- Perform color matching using Pantone, and X-Rite standards.
- Maintained detailed records of formulations and testing results.
Education
Diploma in Printing technology - Printing Materials Science And Chemical Processes Relevant To Ink Formulation
Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology
Tamil Nadu, INDIA 2011.06 - 2014.04
GED - PURE SCIENCE
Hajee P Syad Mohamed Higher Secondary School
Tamil Nadu, India 2009.06 - 2011.04
Skills
- Ink formulation and blending
- Colour matching and quality control
- Manufacturing troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Basic computer literacy
- Relationship-building
- Continuous improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite
Custom
- Productivity & Quality Enhancement
- Print Quality control testing
Languages
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
English
Elementary
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
INK TECHNICIAN & SUPERVISOR
Zeller+ Gmelin Industries LLC
2022.01 - 2025.08
SENIOR INK TECHNICIAN
PRINTCARE INDIA PVT LTD
2021.01 - 2022.01
INK TECHICIAN
EMIRATES PRINTING PRESS
2015.09 - 2021.10
Diploma in Printing technology - Printing Materials Science And Chemical Processes Relevant To Ink Formulation
Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology
2011.06 - 2014.04
GED - PURE SCIENCE
Hajee P Syad Mohamed Higher Secondary School
2009.06 - 2011.04