In-Plant Ink Technician

IP Global; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Global is seeking an In-Plant Ink Technician in Thorofare, NJ to join our production team. You will manufacture and prepare ink batches, match colors to specifications, and support press-side troubleshooting on preprint and direct print machines.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with flexographic inks, ideally in a customer in-plant setting. Strong attention to safety, inventory management, and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent 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 troubleshooting is preferred.
• Experience in pre-printed liner applications is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and actively participate in all safety programs, training sessions, and initiatives.
• Ensure housekeeping and organization standards are maintained within the in-plant work area.
• Perform color matching and re-matching activities to achieve customer and production specifications.
• Manufacture and prepare ink batches for production print jobs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance at preprint and direct print machines.
• Manage customer ink inventory, including monitoring stock levels and maintaining adequate supplies.
• Process work-off and rework of obsolete or unused ink to minimize waste and support cost efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain, and file ink usage reports and other required documentation.
• Attend production meetings and customer meetings as required to support operational objectives.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with customer leadership, internal teams, technical support personnel, laboratory staff, and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Flexographic inks

Ink color matching

Troubleshooting

In-plant setting experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: In-Plant Ink Technician

Pay Rate:

$55,000-$69,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Availability in 1st Shift, Monday through Friday

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

33 Phoenix Drive

Thorofare, NJ 08086

856-853-7000

The Job You Will Perform:

• Maintain a safe work environment and actively participate in all safety programs, training sessions, and initiatives.
• Ensure housekeeping and organization standards are maintained within the in-plant work area.
• Perform color matching and re-matching activities to achieve customer and production specifications.
• Manufacture and prepare ink batches for production print jobs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance at preprint and direct print machines.
• Manage customer ink inventory, including monitoring stock levels and maintaining adequate supplies.
• Process work-off and rework of obsolete or unused ink to minimize waste and support cost efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain, and file ink usage reports and other required documentation.
• Attend production meetings and customer meetings as required to support operational objectives.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with customer leadership, internal teams, technical support personnel, laboratory staff, and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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.