Ink Technician

Ink Technician

Arden Hills, Minnesota

Full Time

This is not a Graphic Design Position!!!

NOTE!!!!

This position requires candidates with at least 2 years minimum of solvent-based ink mixing/color matching.

You must live within 20-40 miles and can travel comfortably to the working site.

Shift Type: Candidates should be open to working 12-hour Day, Night, Weekends, Rotating shifts.

This is an in-plant position within the customer's plant. Employees would be responsible for the following but not limited to:

The Ink Technician is responsible for producing high-quality blended inks that meet customer specifications. This role involves hands-on work in the ink formulation process, ensuring accurate color matching and timely delivery of press-ready inks to customer equipment. The technician will maintain organized work areas and contribute to quality assurance by adhering to production schedules and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate within the Flint TPS Ink Management system to provide blended inks tailored to customer processes.
• Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks efficiently to customer equipment while adhering to quality standards.
• Perform precise color matching and ink formulation according to customer production schedules.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including records of color matches, ink adjustments, consignment returns, and customer complaints as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace to support a safe and efficient work environment.
• Adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Decision-Making Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality of the product delivered to customers by verifying conformance to specifications.
• Select appropriate raw materials and assess the suitability of finished ink matches for new color formulations.
• Evaluate the suitability of returning ink for recycling processes.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in ink formulation, blending, or a related field is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Leadership skills
• Press toning experience
• Flexo Printing experience
• Color formulation
• Color matching experience
• Live within 40 miles of the working site

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Comfort working with chemicals in a production environment.
• Comfortable working 12 hour rotating shifts.

Skills and Certifications

Experience toning inks Flexo printing experience Color formulation and matching experience Experience working with water-based inks