Job Description

Ink Technician

Resource Label Group Canada Inc - Scarborough, ON

Scope & Nature

In this role, the Ink Technician 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!

Major Responsibilities

• Weighs and blends inks to meet the job specifications for each order.  

• Measures LAB from drawdowns of mixed inks with a Spectrodensitometer

• 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  

• Adjust inks at press as necessary and assist with ink estimation for jobs going to press. 

• Helps maintain the work-off ink process.

• Reviews press returns ink and inputs this ink back into inventory utilizing our HMJ ink system

Skills & Effort

• 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-solvingtroubleshooting required

• No Known Allergic reactions to UV inks and coatings

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 

• At least one (1) year of 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 is 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. 

• Can use and understand a Spectrodensitometer

• Must have basic computer skills.

About Us

Pay Range

$20.00-$30.00

Benefits Summary