Ink Technician 1st Shift

Classic Packaging•Pfafftown, NC

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Classic Packaging Company is seeking an Ink Technician for its Pfafftown, North Carolina facility. The role supports flexographic printing by mixing, matching, and maintaining solvent-based inks for three wide-web presses and one hybrid laminator/press. The technician matches inks before they reach the press, using an ink dispenser, color standards, a Techkon/ChromaQA color-matching system, Zahn cups, and a Harper manual proofer table with an assortment of anilox. The technician works with shift supervisors and press operators to support high-quality, efficient press runs while following established GMP, safety, and company procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is full-time. The listed pay range is $16.00–$18.00 per hour. The work location is one location at 5570 Bethania Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040. Applicants must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties accurately and within company deadlines.
Proficient communication and computer skills.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and product-quality issues.
Ability to take measurements in standard and metric units.
Ability to learn new skills and apply them across a range of applications.
Comfort with math and science.
Positive attitude, teamwork mentality, and focus on quality.
Punctual, meticulous, and reliable.
Courteous manners with coworkers.
Ability to reliably commute to Pfafftown, NC, or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Driver's license (preferred).

Responsibilities

Maintain acceptable production levels and product quality while operating equipment safely.
Check machine safety functions at the beginning of the shift.
Check quality each time a machine is restarted.
Complete all paperwork and computer entries accurately.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and remain in the work area.
Advise the supervisor of needs or suggestions.
Mix and match solvent-based inks for assigned presses.
Manage ink inventory and supply presses with the proper inks.
Follow safety requirements, including wearing personal protective equipment.
Safely operate material-moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hoists to transport or lift materials and finished products.
Perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.