Ink Tech-1st Shift

Kids for the Future; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual with 24 hours of bonus PTO

Health, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k with company match

Referral bonuses

Transit benefits

9 paid holidays

Birthday gift card

Wellness program

Job summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse WI, seeks a 2nd shift Ink Technician to generate ink formulas and mix inks per customer and production needs. This role approves colors and troubleshoots color issues in ink and screening departments.

You will review work orders, mix inks, perform color checks, operate equipment, and determine color formulations to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ink and printing test equipment preferred.
• Experience in matching inks, doing drawdowns and weighing batches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders for accuracy and on-hand inventory; calculate requirements.
• Mix ink according to specified formulas.
• Perform color checks against approved masters to meet customer specs.
• Operate department equipment and complete forms per work instructions.
• Determine color formulations to produce samples matching customer specifications.
• Screen samples using hand table or screen printing press.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Math & ratios

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ink testing equipment

Color matching tools

Drawdown equipment

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

The Ink Technician generates ink formulas and mixes inks in accordance to customer and production needs based on departmental procedures. This position approves colors according to customer requirements. The Ink Technician trouble shoots ink issues in the ink and screening departments and develops colors as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse WI has been in continual growth for over 40 years. At DuraTech Industries, we serve Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive, computer, electronics, industrial, and medical markets. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. Our Team Members are our greatest asset; our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best.

We are searching for a 2nd shift Ink Technician to join our team!

The Ink Technician generates ink formulas and mixes inks in accordance to customer and production needs based on departmental procedures. This position approves colors according to customer requirements. The Ink Technician trouble shoots ink issues in the ink and screening departments and develops colors as needed.

• Reviews work orders for accuracy and on-hand inventory; conducts calculations and determines if additional supplies will be needed.
• Mixes ink according to a specified formula.
• Performs color checks against approved masters using prescribed methods to achieve customer specifications.
• Operates departmental equipment and completes forms, charts and guides according to department work instructions.
• Determines color formulation to produce color samples that represent the customers’ specifications and expectations.
• Screens samples using hand table or screen printing press.

Must haves:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with ink and printing related test equipment preferred
• Experience in matching inks, doing drawdowns and weighing batches preferred.

Skills and abilities crucial to success in this role:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and decision making skills.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units using fractions and decimals, as well as the ability to understand and compute ratios and percentages.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently without continued support from others

Come work for a company that offers a competitive and rewarding benefits package!

• PTO accrual from hire date with 24 hours of bonus PTO at hire
• Health, dental, and vision options
• Company paid life insurance for all team members and their eligible dependents
• Supplemental accident, cancer and critical illness insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Referral program with the opportunity to receive $1500 in bonuses
• Reduced MTU monthly bus passes
• Nine (9) paid holidays at hire
• Bonus PTO day on your anniversary each year
• $25 gift card on your birthday
• Employee wellness program with gym reimbursements, lunch and learns, community wellness garden and more!