Ink Technician

Ink Technician
Location: Lanett, Alabama
Position Type: Full-Time Onsite
Shift Type: Open to Day, Night, Weekend, and Rotating shifts


Important Note: This is NOT a Graphic Design role. Candidates must have at least 1 year of water-based ink mixing/color matching experience.
Benefits: Competitive Pay + Full Benefits starting Day 1
The Ink Technician is responsible for producing high-quality blended inks that meet customer color, formula, and performance specifications. This in-plant, hands-on role supports the customer's manufacturing operation by ensuring accurate color matching, fast ink delivery, and consistent ink quality. The technician prepares, blends, tones, documents, and adjusts inks to meet production demands while maintaining safety, organization, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Weigh, blend, adjust, and deliver press-ready inks to customer press operations.
• Perform accurate color matching and ink formulation based on production requirements.
• Record and maintain documentation related to color matches, adjustments, inventory tracking, material returns, and complaints.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Follow PPE and safety guidelines at all times.
• Participate in recycling and return-ink evaluation.
• Support continuous improvement and workflow efficiencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Validate ink quality prior to production delivery.
• Select appropriate raw materials for color matching and formulation.
• Evaluate ink suitability for recycling and reuse.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years hands-on ink experience (MUST be visible on resume).
• Experience with water-based inks
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math, measurement, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Preferred Experience

• Press toning experience
• Flexographic printing exposure
• Color formulation experience
• Color matching experience
• Chemistry or manufacturing background

Skills & Competencies

• Ink blending, toning, and adjusting
• Flexo printing process knowledge
• Quality control + color accuracy
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Documentation + organization skills
• Mechanical aptitude + production workflow understanding

Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidate can:

• Work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Prioritize tasks independently after training
• Demonstrate consistent work ethic, initiative, and growth mindset
• Build toward promotional opportunities

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Do you have a minimum of 1 year of ink experience, and will this be reflected in your attached resume?
Do you have press toning, flexo printing, color formulation, and color matching experience and will this experience be reflected in your attached resume?
If you're interviewed and offered the position, would you be ok with completing a drug screen, physical and background check?
Do you have at least 1 year of ink mixing / toning experience? (yes/no):
Experience Details:

• Water-based ink experience (yes/no):
• Color formulation experience (yes/no):
• Color matching experience (yes/no):
• Press toning experience (yes/no):
• Flexographic printing experience (yes/no):

Total Years Working in Ink or Printing Production:
Are you able to work 12-hour rotating shifts? (yes/no):
Able to commute reliably to Lanett, Alabama? (yes/no):
Open to drug screen, physical, and background check? (yes/no):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Lanett, Alabama?