Chemistry, Color Printing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Materials Analysis, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Printing, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Recycling, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
Ink Technician Position
This position requires candidates with at least 2 years of water-based ink mixing/color matching experience.
Shift Type: Candidates should be open to working Day, Night, Weekends, and Rotating shifts
Competitive Benefits + Full Benefits On Day 1
This is an in-plant position within the customer's plant. Employees would be responsible for the following but not limited to:
Position Summary:
The Ink Technician is responsible for producing high-quality blended inks that meet customer specifications. This role involves hands-on work in the ink formulation process, ensuring accurate color matching and timely delivery of press-ready inks to customer equipment. The technician will maintain organized work areas and contribute to quality assurance by adhering to production schedules and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks efficiently to customer equipment while adhering to quality standards.
- Perform precise color matching and ink formulation according to customer production schedules.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including records of color matches, ink adjustments, consignment returns, and customer complaints as directed by the supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace to support a safe and efficient work environment.
- Adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Decision-Making Responsibilities:
- Ensure the quality of the product delivered to customers by verifying conformance to specifications.
- Select appropriate raw materials and assess the suitability of finished ink matches for new color formulations.
- Evaluate the suitability of returning ink for recycling processes.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in chemistry or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in ink formulation, blending, or a related field is a plus but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
- Press toning experience
- Flexo Printing experience
- Color formulation
- Color matching experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Comfort working with chemicals in a production environment.
- Comfortable working 12 hour rotating shifts.
Skills and Certifications Experience toning inks Flexo printing experience Color formulation and matching experience Experience working with water-based inks