Ink Technician

Resource Label Group • Hoover, AL

7d

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees