What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ink Color Matcher position at Data base Solution?
Job Title: Color Matcher
Location: Walton, Kentucky, United States
Job Type: Full-time Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Production
NOTE:
This position requires candidates with at least 1 years minimum of water-based ink mixing/color matching experience.
Shift Type: Candidates should be open to working Day, Night, Weekends, and Rotating shifts
Receive request from Art Dept* determine substrate, OPV and which location (3 different number systems depending on location)
* check database to see if matched previously print formula or formulate and check to X-rite Database (all matches must be under a DE of 1)
* if color not matched previously pull color from Pantone Live and match. If color match exists match to existing color match ( many of these are still old Sun formulas and need to be rematched)
* save sample for future reference
* once color is matched update formula database
* assign a new number if color never matched before
* enter in formula and LAB in the formula for reference
* roll out 3 sheets of new color on proper substrate for Art Dept and list PMS number and new formula number on rollouts
* prepare and send out rollouts to Art Dept as only have 3 days to receive, match and return
* must send out formula database to all locations once a month to update new formulations created for new jobs
372 matches in last 6 months requires FTE, current employee has now been terminated after 6 months on STD.
Skills and Certifications
Experience toning inks
Flexo printing experience
Color formulation and matching experience
Experience working with water-based inks
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000