Press Team - Ink Technician

Description

Role: Ink Team

Reporting to: Press Team Supervisor

Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Ink Technician specializing in solvent-based flexography to lead our color management and ink preparation processes. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating, blending, and maintaining high-performance inks for use on various film and foil substrates. You will play a critical part in our production workflow by ensuring precise color matching to Pantone standards, managing solvent-driven viscosity levels, and troubleshooting press-side performance to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of solvent chemistry and a commitment to maintaining a safe, high-quality printing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• •Stage and return pre-blended ink for print jobs.
• •Read and understand the print travelers to make correct amount of color matched inks for the press.
• •Complete understanding of the X-Rite system for mixing and matching all colors, PMS or custom.
• •Understanding of safety requirements of solvent-based ink rooms.
• •Ability to do ink draw downs on the K-Proofer.
• •Control volumes of ink stored in the ink room to keep needed inventory to a minimum.
• •Be able to run a strong work off program to keep ink waste to a minimum.
• •Making sure all inventory is accurately labeled with ink type, color, and amount.
• •Complies with established facility safety policies and procedures and other regulations (IE: GMP, HAACP, SQF) as applicable.
• •Operate solvent still and track still bottoms.
• •Help maintain hazardous waste program.
• •5S and housekeeping
• •Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• •Expand knowledge of print lines (and other equipment) through experience.
• •Be able to operate in a team environment through proper communication and assisting each other during all steps of operation.
• •Maintain all equipment, as required
• •Other duties as assigned

Schedule

• •Full-time with flexibility to support off-shifts as business needs require.
• •Regular work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts

Requirements

Qualifications

• •High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• •Three to Five years working in a solvent ink environment or pressroom related experience and/or training.
• •Experience working with solvent inks in a flexographic printing operation is a plus.
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• •Mathematical ability is necessary.
• •Basic computer skills required.
• •Strong verbal and written communication
• •Proven track record of working safely, reliability, and inventory management preferred

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• •Experience in converting/packaging/printing environments (e.g., presses, laminators, slitters, bagmaking/packaging manufacturing machines).
• •Familiarity with blending inks and relevant training
• •Bilingual language skills, Spanish are a plus

Physical Requirements

• •Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Mechanical assist or team lift, as appropriate, should be used for any weight in excess of 50lbs
• •Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day, Five days per week.
• •Ability to see and distinguish colors subject to a color vision test.