Ink Technician

Job Description:

• Color match and formulate inks utilizing Ink Formulation software – will train.
• Formulate inks to meet customer specifications for their specific applications.
• Weigh, blend and proof inks in a laboratory setting.
• Follow appropriate quality control and inspection process for inks to ensure quality based on customer specifications, as well as backup in the Quality Control department.
• Complete raw material evaluations for potential backup or replacement raw materials.
• Assist with maintaining the work-off ink process for non-conforming products by regulating use and storage, and creating formulas to work waste into sellable product.
• Data entry of laboratory data into company software.
• Make sure that the office, equipment and floors are cleaned and properly maintained up to the standards the supervisor has put into place.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Strong PC computer skills, and ability to learn complex software applications.
• Must have strong communications skills and a working knowledge of MS Excel.
• An Associate Degree or higher is preferred and a minimum of a high school degree is required
• Ability to differentiate small variances in color and have excellent color aptitude and an understanding of color theory.
• The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in ink color matching, pressroom and work-off formulation but will train the right person.
• Mathematical skills including percentages, etc.
• Ability to use small electronic laboratory scales.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
• Strong emphasis on the ability to identify, set and review quality standards for customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Color management: 4 years (Required)
• Water-base flexo ink: 4 years (Required)
• Solvent base water-base: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person