Position Title
Ink Technician
Location
Dalton, Georgia, United States
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Competitive compensation + full benefits available from Day 1.
Shift
Day, night, weekend, and rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Weigh, blend, and deliver press‑ready inks to production equipment while maintaining quality standards.
- Perform accurate color formulation and color matching to meet customer specifications.
- Maintain documentation of color matches, ink adjustments, consignment returns, and customer feedback.
- Evaluate returned inks for re‑use or recycling.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, complying with all PPE and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with production staff to ensure inks meet schedule and performance targets.
- Support continuous improvement in ink quality and production efficiency.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Decision‑Making Responsibilities
- Verify that inks meet color and quality standards prior to production.
- Select appropriate raw materials for ink formulation.
- Determine the suitability of recycled or returned inks for reuse.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience with water‑based ink mixing and color matching (must be reflected in the resume).
- High School Diploma or equivalent (some college or chemistry coursework preferred).
- Experience with press toning, flexographic printing, color formulation, and color matching.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
- Willingness to work in a 12‑hour rotating shift environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to undergo drug screening, physical, and background check if offered employment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
- Knowledge of ink blending equipment and basic chemical handling.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently after training.
- Strong work ethic and goal‑oriented mindset – opportunities for career growth and promotion available.
Skills and Certifications
- Experience with toning inks.
- Flexographic printing experience.
- Color formulation and matching experience.
- Experience working with water‑based inks.