Ink & Print Production Coordinator

Resource Label Group; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Material Coordinator to review ticket information and coordinate ink mixing, plate mounting, and tooling assignment to support production.

The role involves weighing and blending inks to meet job specs, following quality control processes, preparing records for press-ready inks, testing ink samples, and assisting with make-readies and ink estimation for jobs going to press. Safety awareness and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background in fast-paced production environment helpful.
• Must be able to cooperate well with co-workers and management.
• Must have strong sense of urgency.
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have well-rounded math skills and ability to read a ruler.
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Strong knowledge in production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Review ticket information and coordinate ink mixing, plate mounting, and tooling assignment.
• Weighs and blends inks to meet job specifications for each order.
• Follow quality control and inspection processes for inks to ensure quality.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records to produce press-ready inks.
• Test ink samples and document results.
• Assist press with make-readies and help with ink estimation for jobs going to press.
• Maintain the work-off ink process by regulating use and storage.
• Assist in the ordering process by reviewing the long-term schedule to predict ink usage and identify special orders.
• Review suitability of finished matches on press.
• Review sustainability of press returns ink for recycling.
• Ensure plate mounting for all departments is complete.
• Pull required tooling for Flexo and Digital Finishing departments.
• Verify all materials are at press prior to job run.
• Assist pressman with cleaning and organizing the shop; assist with press helper duties as needed.
• Assist with overall press room cleanliness, sweeping, mopping, and putting away supplies.
• Monitor all needed supplies and notify purchasing when levels drop below acceptable amounts.
• Ensure correct type and adequate amount of material is staged for every job.
• Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment; be familiar with MSDS for chemicals used.
• Wear all necessary safety protection when using or mixing chemicals, working on presses or operating equipment.
• Assist in other areas of production when workload permits.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Ability to read a ruler

Cooperate with co-workers

Urgency and prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resource Label Group in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Material Coordinator to review ticket information and coordinate ink mixing, plate mounting, and tooling assignment to support production.

The role involves weighing and blending inks to meet job specs, following quality control processes, preparing records for press-ready inks, testing ink samples, and assisting with make-readies and ink estimation for jobs going to press. Safety awareness and attention to detail are essential.