Ink Milling & Mixing Technician — TPM/OEE Focus

Inx-International-Ink-Co.; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. is seeking a Mill/Mixer Operator to manufacture high-quality printing ink. You will be trained to operate a mill machine and TPM activities, ensuring batches meet specifications and safety standards.

You will weigh batches, mix pigments, and maintain equipment with a focus on OEE and TPM procedures, while supporting canning, labeling, and data recording tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 months related work experience.
• Good math and basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Strong Autonomous Maintenance (AM) background.
• Able to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Run batches of ink at proper mill settings.
• Package finished product in containers and apply labels.
• Clean and maintain machines to TPM Standards.
• Learn and apply TPM knowledge to daily activities.
• Weigh-Up Batches: follow process orders, shift between auto and manual steps.
• Mix Batch: discharge pigment and operate mixer safely.
• Hockmeyer mill operation: maintain optimum OEE standards.
• Create and maintain a database of all formulas and processing times.
• Canning; operate press-out unit, pump filter equipment, forklift.
• Act as QC liaison, provide ink samples, adjust ink, record data.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Help with repacks.

Skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Overtime flexibility

Autonomous Maintenance (AM) background

Team collaboration

Attendance & punctuality

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

INX International Ink Co. is seeking a Mill/Mixer Operator to manufacture high-quality printing ink. You will be trained to operate a mill machine and TPM activities, ensuring batches meet specifications and safety standards.

You will weigh batches, mix pigments, and maintain equipment with a focus on OEE and TPM procedures, while supporting canning, labeling, and data recording tasks.