Job Description

The Ink Technician is responsible for mixing and staging inks, performing color match and tracking inks in inventory. On site training will be provided.

2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm - 1:00 am & Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$22-$28 per hour based on experience

These are intended only as illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

• Upholds all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility
• Complies with all the standards that are followed in the Huntley plant, including, but not limited to-Health, Safety, Wellness (HSW), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and any other processes established within the Huntley plant.
• Responsible for reporting all safety, quality, and food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Specific Duties:

• Maintain color control program in the ink lab and on pressroom floor.
• Check schedule and print jobs to make/stage the required inks for specific jobs. Moves ink into and out of inventory storage via physical lifting and/or utilizing lift assist devices and forklift operation.
• Tests samples of the printed film for color matches.
• Makes additions to inks as needed to adjust the color.
• Keeps track of color match data, work off ink data and press return data in appropriate log.
• Formulate pantone/custom colors.
• Clean/wash and empty 5-gallon buckets of ink.
• Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.

Expectations:

• Performs responsibilities to expected outcomes.
• Communicates openly, truthfully, and compassionately with respect for individual differences.
• Identify issues and problems within manufacturing and quality processes. Work with Supervisor/Manager to define and resolve problems, as well as recommend improvement processes.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and occasionally lift office products up to 50 pounds.
• This position may have minimal exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, solvent fumes and medium heat on the production floor.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with no assistance.
• Able to stand for shift in safety shoes.
• Able to grip with one or both hands.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Education / professional background

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional competencies

• Basic Math Skills.
• Prior experience in printing industry a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other tracking software.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to pass color test.
• Ability to work around strong odors as the ink is water based.
• Motivated and self-directed with good teamwork skills.