Print Production Technician: Ink Mixing & Setup

Avery Dennison Corporation; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund

Birth/Parental leave

Individual Development Plans

Free parking

Commuting allowance

Public transport reimbursement

Volunteer activities

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an Assistant Printer & Ink Mixer in the Netherlands to support lead printers and prepare ink formulations for production. The role focuses on precise ink mixing, viscosity checks, and maintaining stock while ensuring clean, compliant materials handling.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, inspecting screens, loading materials, and monitoring print quality. English or Dutch reading proficiency and physical fitness are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a graphic production environment or screen printing preferred.
• Excellent eye for color and detail.
• Ability to work strictly with formulas, measurements, and technical specs.
• Good physical condition for standing, walking, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Independently mix inks (water-based, plastisol, or solvent) per Pantone (PMS) or customer specs.
• Check viscosity and overall ink quality before the print run.
• Maintain ink stock levels and prompt reorders.
• Archive and document customer-specific ink formulas for future orders.
• Set up and prepare screen printing machinery (carousel, flatbed, rotary presses).
• Inspect, degrease, and clean screens and frames for printing.
• Mount and adjust screens, squeegees, and floodbars.
• Stage and organize materials at the workstation for printing.
• Assist with loading and feeding materials into the press.
• Monitor print quality during production for sharpness and color opacity.
• Unload printed products and direct them through the conveyor dryer/curing oven.
• Report any print deviations or machine issues to the lead printer.
• Clean screens, squeegees, and ink wells after a production order.
• Maintain a clean ink-mixing workspace and dispose of chemical waste per guidelines.

Skills

Color perception

Attention to detail

Math & measurements

English/Dutch reading

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking an Assistant Printer & Ink Mixer in the Netherlands to support lead printers and prepare ink formulations for production. The role focuses on precise ink mixing, viscosity checks, and maintaining stock while ensuring clean, compliant materials handling.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, inspecting screens, loading materials, and monitoring print quality. English or Dutch reading proficiency and physical fitness are required.