Laboratory Technician Ink Industry

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

Work across all business segments including Sheetfed, Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Press Room Chemistry and Transfer Media. Perform various tests of all manufactured products to ensure they meet the prescribed standard, including colour assessment, colour matching, viscosity and properties on various substrates. Use analytical equipment in line with Flint QC, Colour Matching, R&D Projects.

Key responsibilities

Perform various tests of all manufactured products to ensure they meet the prescribed standard

Printing of inks using Flexographic, Gravure and Offset techniques

Testing includes colour assessment, colour matching visually and by colour computer, viscosity and properties on various substrates

Use of analytical equipment in line with Flint QC, Colour Matching, R&D Projects

Liaise with operations staff to problem solve any issues and achieve Flint Group service goals to our customers

Assist in staff coaching, training and development as requested

Participate in various internal procedures and processes to aid continual improvement including Non Conformance, incident investigation, audits both internal and external

Maintain good laboratory housekeeping in personal and common areas

Ensure the provision of a safe work environment for all staff and visitors whilst performing this role and that safe work systems and practices are followed at all times

Assist with Document Control and Compliance

About you

Tertiary Qualification with a Chemistry focus (ie Bachelor of Science) - preferred but not a prerequisite

Industry experience, ink specific knowledge is highly desirable

Ability to work within a team

Knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures and test methods

SAP experience would be beneficial

Flexible working hours to support manufacturing and customer requirements

Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 principles

About us

Flint Group Packaging Solutions is one of the leading suppliers to the Packaging and Printing industries and have the most complete global portfolio of product offerings for Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web and Publication - for both conventional and digital printing. We are fortunate to employ some of the most knowledgeable, and respected people in our industry, whether in sales, operations, R&D, technical functions or administration. Through our global position, we have people with various cultural, and ethical backgrounds who have a wide range of styles, skills and ideas.

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