In-Plant Ink Technician

International Paper; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper in Lebanon, IN seeks an in-plant ink technician to support customer ink needs on site. The role covers ink manufacturing, color matching, and press-related technical assistance to ensure print quality and efficiency at the Lebanon facility.

Responsibilities include inventory management, report filing, and participation in production and customer meetings. Two years in flexographic inks and knowledge of ink optimization are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• At least two years experience with flexographic printing inks preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with ink color matching and press side troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Color matches and re-matches.
• Manufacture ink batches for print jobs.
• Press side technical assistance (toning colors, adjusting ink to improve print quality).
• Maintain customer ink inventory; re-work old ink.
• File ink usage reports and other required reports.
• Attend production and customer meetings as required.
• Provide ink training and cost-reduction recommendations as needed.

Skills

Color matching

Ink formulation

Press troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Description

The in-plant ink technician’s function is to perform all technical, manufacturing, and reporting tasks pertaining to ink as required by the customer. The ink technician works inside the customer’s plant, solely for that customer’s ink technical needs. The in-plant may also help the customer with press related issues, maximizing efficiencies related to ink usage or press set up, cost reduction measures, or other issues as the customer requires.

Responsibilities

Color matches and re-matches

Manufacture ink batches for print jobs

Press side technical assistance at the preprint and Direct print machines.

Maintain customer ink inventory; Work-off/re-work old ink

File ink usage reports, other reports as necessary

Attend production meetings and other customer meetings as required

Any other technical issues needed by customer: Ink training, ink improvements, cost reductions, etc.

Background

Position open for in-plant ink technician to work in theLebanon, IN facility, in the Indianapolis area. This position will be in the International Paper Ink division, reporting to the Lebanon Ink Supervisor in the Lebanon, IN facility. The International Paper Ink division provides printing inks, printing plates, and related services to flexographic packaging printers, both within International Paper and to outside customers. The in-plant ink technician will provide on-site ink manufacturing and technical service for Lebanon facility, which manufactures high quality pre-printed liner for the corrugated packaging industry.

Key Functions

The in-plant ink technician’s function is to perform all technical, manufacturing, and reporting tasks pertaining to ink and printing as required by the customer. The ink technician works inside the customer’s plant, solely for that customer’s ink technical needs. The in-plant will also help the customer with press related issues, maximizing efficiencies related to ink usage or press set up, cost reduction measures, or other issues as the customer requires. Specific key functions are: Color matching and re-matching, blending ink batches for print jobs, press side technical assistance (toning colors, adjusting ink to improve print quality, assisting with Customer Approvals, etc.), maintaining customer ink inventory, re-working old ink, filing ink usage reports and other reports as necessary, attend production meetings and other customer meetings as required, any other technical issues needed by customer, such as ink training, ink improvements, cost reductions, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency required. At least two years experience with flexographic printing inks preferred, ideally in a customer in-plant setting. Knowledge of and previous experience with ink color matching and press side trouble shooting is preferred, and experience in pre-printed liner applications is highly desirable.

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].