Ink Technician

Summary:

Responsible for ink mixing and color matching of lithographic and silk screen inks. Serves as a liaison to sales teams and customers to ensure printed products meets brand and design requirements.

Additional Information

PLI is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PLI does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Functions:

The list of functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed below.

Duties:

• Ink mixing, estimation of ink quantity for production, proper labeling of ink containers, proper storage and waste disposal within OSHA guidelines.
• Cleaning and organizing ink room.
• Maintaining ink inventories and working with ink companies.

• Ink stock monitoring and re-order requests.
• Handle and mix inks and chemicals used in lithographic and silk screen printing.

Administrative tasks:

• Maintaining ink formulas and records.
• Having ink retains that are labeled and dated for future ink mixing.
• Color drawdowns for customers on time in a final production form.
  • Lamination, post lamination or non-lamination on the correct substrate.
• Generate and Maintain customer archives.

• Documentation for future production on job tickets.
• Inventory Control monitoring for reorder points of consumables

Qualifications:

1 year experience with the following, preferred:

• Draw Downs
• Color matching
• Ink Dispensing
• Densitometer Readings/Measurements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced mathematical skills with ink formulas
• Clear vision, correct color perception and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication and relationship building skills with sales team, customers and press team
• Knowledge of ink making equipment.
• Basic level MS Excel proficiency
• Self-motivated
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear and comprehend.
• The employee is required to stand for extended period of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms on a daily basis.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in an indoor setting, but may be exposed to variable temperature conditions indoor and outside (occasionally extreme heat or extreme cold).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dust and/or mite hazards.
• The employee must be prepared to respond to emergencies should they occur. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

A demonstrated commitment to safety is a condition of employment.