Ink Technician

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, talented Ink Technician to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently blending press-ready inks to correctly fulfill customer's specifications. The ideal candidate will operate with a high level of attention to detail at all times. Previous experience in a printing, packaging or similar industry is highly preferred, label experience is a huge plus!

Responsibilities:

• Weighs and blends inks to meet the job specifications for each order.
• Follows appropriate quality control and inspection process for inks to ensure quality.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation to produce press-ready inks to meet production schedule.
• Tests ink samples and documents result.
• May adjust inks at press and assists with ink estimation for jobs going to press.
• Maintains the work-off ink process by regulating use and storage.
• Assists in the ordering process by reviewing the long-term schedule to predict ink usage and identify special orders.
• Reviews suitability of finished matches on press.
• Reviews sustainability of press returns ink for recycling.

Skills & Effort

• Support the facility by responding to requests for service and assistance promptly while meeting all commitments.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills; as well as a demonstrated initiative in problem-solving/troubleshooting required.
• No Known Allergic reactions to UV inks and coatings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• At least one year ink mixing and color matching experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read a ruler and use scales and other measuring devices with high attention to detail.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, printing, packaging or similar industry experience strongly preferred.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance; loads over 50 pounds require the use of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have basic computer skills.