Ink Technician

Imprimus Labels and Packaging•Pasadena, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Imprimus Labels and Packaging is a well-established, highly reputable leader in the printing industry. With locations in California, Ohio, and Texas, we produce top-quality products for the demanding requirements of the cosmetics, personal healthcare, beverage, food, and dietary supplement markets. We are passionate about our employees’ development and success, and we encourage them to make a meaningful difference. Our Core Values play a meaningful role in their lives. Air Conditioned Warehouse Shift: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday > Must have experience with color matching software and EX Rite Readers, UV inks, and water-based inks.

Requirements

Must have experience with color matching software and EX Rite Readers, UV inks, and water-based inks.
Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
Requires at least three years of relevant experience in flexo ink operation in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain an inventory of all inks in the flexo departments.
Mix spot color inks as required.
Perform drawdowns within 24 hours upon request.
Reduce waste by recycling inventory to consume blends of ink that are no longer required.
Provide proofs of process colors and spot colors on various substrates. Maintain a library of these proofs.
Review and update inks per production schedule.
Troubleshoot problems with inks through unique blending, material recommendations, or process changes. Track these issues in a database.
R.T.S. inks daily.
Bring tolerance issues to the attention of the Production Supervisor.
Update and obsolete any ink formulas in the database system.
Responsible for the service of the X-Rite Spectrodensitometers and Densitometers throughout the plant.
Maintain calibration and repair as needed.
Perform monthly ink inventory and cycle counts.