Ink Kitchen Technician

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