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