Ink Technician

Jobtailor; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Douglasville, GA) is seeking a detail-oriented ink operations technician to support press readiness and quality control in a fast-paced production environment. You will prepare, weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks, perform color checks, and manage inventory while maintaining accurate records.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with hands-on tasks in ink blending, color control, production scheduling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in printing, ink manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and color accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies, participate in safety training, and properly use PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace using Lean and 5S principles.
• Prepare, weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks to support production schedules.
• Perform quality checks, including color control using X-Rite or similar equipment.
• Support press operations with ink adjustments and troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records.
• Assist with job scheduling and ink estimations for upcoming production.
• Manage ink inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing excess.
• Follow and support work-off ink processes to reduce waste.

Skills

Ink Blending

Color Control

Production Scheduling

Quality Checks

Documentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Lean Principles

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Rite Equipment

PPE

Computer Software

Job description

• Adhere to all safety policies, participate in safety training, and properly use PPE
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace using Lean and 5S principles
• Prepare, weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks to support production schedules
• Perform quality checks, including color control using X-Rite or similar equipment
• Support press operations with ink adjustments and troubleshooting as needed
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records
• Assist with job scheduling and ink estimations for upcoming production
• Manage ink inventory levels, ensuring proper stock and minimizing excess
• Follow and support work-off ink processes to reduce waste

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in printing, ink manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and color accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ink preparation, quality control, and production support while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in managing inventory and maintaining organized workspaces using Lean and 5S principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ink Preparation
• Quality Control
• Lean Principles
• Inventory Management
• Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Ink Blending
• Color Control
• Production Scheduling
• Quality Checks
• Documentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Printing
• Ink Manufacturing
• Production Environment
• 5S Principles
• Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

• X-Rite Equipment
• PPE
• Computer Software