Job Summary
The Ink Technician is responsible for all activities associated with making flexo inks. Initiating orders of ink to maintain proper inventory. Completing production data, operational , quality and safety reports.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Use a spectrophotometer.
- Order or initiate orders for the various ink bases.
- Assist operator in attaining the correct ink color on the sheet being printed.
- Coordinate with production scheduler the correct ink and the correct amount of ink to have to produce all orders.
- Perform end-of-month inventories of all inks and ink bases.
- Keep ink kitchen clean and organized all times.
- Maintain accuracy of scales for weighing ink.
- Train operators in the operation of the ink kitchen and the adjustment of inks on press to maintain proper quality of print.
- Monitor non-use of various inks and report on a monthly basis.
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
- When inks become inactive work-off into black ink or some other color, if possible.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience working with with inks, printing, color
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience as a Press Department Operator.
- Education or training in art
