Color Matcher

Location: Walton, Kentucky

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Shift: Day / Night / Weekends / Rotating (must be flexible)

This is NOT a Graphic Design position

The Color Matcher is responsible for accurate formulation, matching, and documentation of water-based inks to meet customer color specifications. This role supports high-volume production demands and ensures consistency, quality, and timely turnaround for artwork and press requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive color requests from the Art Department and determine substrate, OPV, and production location
• Review existing color databases to identify prior matches and formulas
• Perform color formulation and matching using X-Rite database (all matches must be under ΔE ≤ 1)
• Pull colors from Pantone Live when no prior match exists
• Re-match and update legacy formulas (including older Sun Chemical formulas)
• Save physical samples for future reference
• Update and maintain formula and LAB value databases
• Assign new color/formula numbers for first-time matches
• Roll out 3 sheets of matched color on correct substrate for Art Department approval
• Label rollouts with PMS number and formula number
• Ensure turnaround within 3-day SLA for receive-match-return cycle
• Distribute updated formula databases to all plant locations monthly
• Support press-side troubleshooting and ink adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate production, QC, and documentation records
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Some college preferred)
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of water-based ink mixing and color matching experience (required)
• Press toning and flexographic printing experience (required)
• Experience using color measurement tools (X-Rite preferred)
  
  

Technical Skills

• Color formulation and color matching
• Water-based ink systems
• Flexographic printing processes
• Press-side color adjustments
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Email, Zoom)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of manufacturing color matching experience
• Experience working in high-volume packaging or film environments
• Familiarity with Pantone Live and formulation databases
  
  

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Comfortable working with chemicals in a manufacturing environment
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Highest Education (Degree / School / Completion Year):

Total Years of Ink Mixing & Color Matching Experience:

Do you have a minimum of 1 year of water-based ink experience? (Required):

Experience with color formulation and matching? (yes/no):

Experience using X-Rite or similar color measurement systems? (yes/no):

Experience with Pantone Live?

Experience toning inks on press?

Flexographic printing experience?

Experience updating and maintaining color/formula databases?

Experience rolling out color samples for art/approval?

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Email, Zoom)?

Are you open to Day / Night / Weekend / Rotating shifts?

Are you able to work 12-hour shifts if required?

Do you have reliable transportation to Walton, KY?

Willing to complete drug screen, physical, and background check?

Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:

Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status:

Expected Salary:

Are you able to work 100% onsite in Walton, KY on your own expenses? (yes/no):