Ink Technician

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Ink Technician 

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Follow and support all established ink department procedures.
• Support production area and operators, ensure correct job components are available at the point of use and delivered based on production needs.
• Maintain work center equipment in good working order. Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined in operator PM schedule. Report equipment problems immediately and fill out work orders as necessary. Calibrate Brookfield, Spectrophotometers, pH meters.
• Review jobs on daily schedule and prepare inks. Review dispatch list in preparation of upcoming jobs.
• Review job tickets and verify ink is available and used as specified.
• Prepare drawdowns for inks going out to press and adjust them as necessary to match customer color specifications.
• Replace returned inks in the appropriate storage units.
• Supply color standards to press and file them appropriately when they are returned.
• Assist with color adjustments on press and routinely check on press progress.
• Order new and replacement Aniloxes. Provide feedback on changes and/or addition of blades to achieve color on press.
• Fulfill drawdown (color sample) requests.
• Create formulas to match customer color samples that may not be in the PMS book and create formulas for PMS colors and enter the formulas into the computer.
• Assist with SDS maintenance.
• Enter new Vision ink codes into the system.
• Approve consignment inventories monthly as required.
• Proactively work to move existing inks that have been unused or off shade into new formulas to try to keep inventory down, disposing of outdated water based and UV inks and scents appropriately.
• Check in and store supplies, rotate inventory, and date all UV materials upon arrival.
• Collaborate with purchasing on supplies from vendors.
• Estimate and order materials for jobs. Proactively maintain and control inventory levels.
• Question discrepancies between previous and new orders.
• Enter spectral targets for specific jobs. Generate targets on new jobs. Supply operators with documentation.
• Maintain ink storage and waste pickups
• Seek to improve the ink department process through recommending equipment enhancement, process improvements and procedure changes.
• Request help from the Production TRP during peak periods.
• During slow periods or as otherwise necessary, assist other departments,
• Organize and remove unnecessary equipment and parts, store them in their proper location.
• Use good judgment and “best for business” tactics when dealing with trouble shooting problems and opportunities.
• Apply lean philosophy through Kaizen event participation, improvement activities and lean initiatives to support corporate objectives.
• Ensure 6S visual scans are completed as well as 6S standards followed thru sustainment activities.
• Assist in participating in Root Cause Countermeasure activities to identify areas where improvement is needed and put a plan in motion to address those areas. 
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts in value stream to ensure waste reduction, cost savings, increase speed, and on time delivery
• Report and participate in safety incident investigation while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Required to work 8 hour shifts; required to work weekends as scheduled on a regular or as-needed basis.

Duties may be changed or additional duties assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. 1 – 2 year degree in printing-related field preferred. Equivalent knowledge and experience is considered.
• Strong written/verbal interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend instructions.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Basic computer skills and knowledge eof Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.

• Practice & sustain Lean Manufacturing and 6S procedures.

Physical Demands:

Works in a manufacturing environment and will be required to wear hearing, foot, and/or other personal protective equipment while performing duties in a manufacturing setting. May, on a continuous basis, stand for a long period of time and stoop, bend, and kneel frequently. Moderate to frequent walking. Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis. Ability to lift 20 lbs while climbing stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close & distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish color variations, peripheral and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at .

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Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.