Ink Technician

Job summary

The Ink Technician is responsible for blending press-ready inks according to customer specifications and measuring LAB values using a Spectrodensitometer. They also maintain accurate documentation, manage ink inventory, and provide support at the press to ensure quality production.

Job details

Ink Technician Resource Label Group Canada Inc. - Scarborough, ON Scope & Nature In this role, the Ink Technician will be responsible for safely and efficiently blending press-ready inks to correctly fulfill customer’s specifications. The ideal candidate will operate with a high level of attention to detail at all times. Previous experience in a printing, packaging or similar industry is highly preferred, label experience is a huge plus! Major Responsibilities * Weighs and blends inks to meet the job specifications for each order. * Measures LAB from drawdowns of mixed inks with a Spectrodensitometer. * Follows appropriate quality control and inspection process for inks to ensure quality. * Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation to produce press-ready inks to meet production schedule. * Adjust inks at press as necessary and assist with ink estimation for jobs going to press. * Helps maintain the work-off ink process. * Reviews press returns ink and inputs this ink back into inventory utilizing our HMJ ink system. Skills & Effort * Support the facility by responding to requests for service and assistance promptly while meeting all commitments. * Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. * Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives. * Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. * Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills; as well as a demonstrated initiative in problem-solving/troubleshooting required. * No Known Allergic reactions to UV inks and coatings. Education and Experience * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. * At least one (1) year of ink mixing, and color matching experience strongly preferred. * Ability to read a ruler and use scales and other measuring devices with high attention to detail. * Experience working in a manufacturing environment, printing, packaging, or similar industry experience is strongly preferred. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance; loads over 50 pounds require the use of mechanical devices or other personnel. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Can use and understand a Spectrodensitometer. * Must have basic computer skills.

What you’ll do

The Ink Technician is responsible for blending press-ready inks according to customer specifications and measuring LAB values using a Spectrodensitometer. They also maintain accurate documentation, manage ink inventory, and provide support at the press to ensure quality production.

Requirements

A high school diploma and at least one year of ink mixing and color matching experience are strongly preferred. Candidates must have the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and possess specific vision capabilities, including color vision and depth perception.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Ink Blending
• Color Matching
• Spectrodensitometer Operation
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Basic Computer Skills

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Science & Research

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