Ink Lab Technician: Colour & Quality Champion (Flexible Hours)

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Group Packaging Solutions in Auckland seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform tests on manufactured inks and materials, ensuring they meet prescribed standards and specifications. The role involves color assessment, colour matching, viscosity testing, and use of analytical equipment within QC and R&D contexts.

You will collaborate with operations staff to solve issues, coach junior team members, and participate in continual improvement initiatives including audits and non-conformance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred but not required
• Industry experience and ink knowledge desirable
• Ability to work well in a team
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and test methods
• SAP experience would be beneficial
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015

Responsibilities

• Perform various tests to ensure products meet standards
• Print inks using Flexographic, Gravure and Offset techniques
• Test colour assessment, matching by eye and computer, viscosity
• Use analytical equipment in line with QC and R&D projects
• Liaise with operations staff to solve issues and meet service goals
• Assist in staff coaching, training and development
• Contribute to continual improvement, including audits and non-conformance
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safety
• Assist with document control and compliance

Skills

Teamwork

Lab testing

Quality control

Ink knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flint Group Packaging Solutions in Auckland seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform tests on manufactured inks and materials, ensuring they meet prescribed standards and specifications. The role involves color assessment, colour matching, viscosity testing, and use of analytical equipment within QC and R&D contexts.

You will collaborate with operations staff to solve issues, coach junior team members, and participate in continual improvement initiatives including audits and non-conformance