Ink Technician

Spr Packaging Llc; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company 401(k) match

Short/long term disability

Life insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Spr Packaging LLC in Rockwall, TX is seeking an Ink Technician to join our flexible printing team. You will manage ink room operations, set up presses, formulate and blend inks, and support color matching on press runs.

Ideal candidates have experience with solvent inks, basic computer use, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts. This 12-hour night schedule offers opportunities for growth and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with solvent inks preferred.
• Color matching ability and knowledge of inks/substrates preferred.
• Experience with Flexographic printing preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills required.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job set up for presses.
• Formulate inks using ink formulation software.
• Blend inks by operating an ink dispenser or weighing by hand.
• Maintain ink inventory and organize inks for press runs.
• Return inks from press to designated area.
• Perform press-side color matching and adjust as needed.
• Assist in changeovers and manage returned inks.

Skills

Ink formulation

Color matching

Press setup

Inventory management

Teamwork

Tools

Ink dispenser

Job description

SPR Packaging, LLC founded in 2006 by a team of experienced flexible packaging managers and associates to fill a niche in the market for customer-oriented manufacturing and service. Dedication to our customers has earned us a great reputation and impressive growth since the company’s inception.We are looking for Ink Technicians to join our team! As an Ink Technician you will perform technical tasks pertaining to daily ink room management and operation in a Flexographic printing facility under the direction of the In-house Manager.We are looking for an individual with good communication skills that can build/maintain good interdepartmental relationships.12-hour Night shift 5:30am to 5:30pm ** TRAIN ON DAYS FOR 3 WEEKS **TRANSFER TO NIGHTS 5:30pm-5:30amWednesday-Friday, every other Saturday OR Sunday-Tuesday, every other Saturday (days of the week will swap every six months).ResponsibilitiesCoordinates job set up for presses.Formulates inks as required with the use of ink formulation software.Blends inks as required by operating an ink dispenser or weighing by hand.Maintains inventory control standards.Organizes inks for press runs.Returns inks from press to appropriate area.Performs press-side color matching.Manage returned inks and assist in changeovers.RequirementsExperience working with solvent ink is preferred.Color matching ability and knowledge of inks and substrates are preferred.Experience with Flexographic printing is preferred.Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, communications skills, and demonstrated initiative in problem solving/troubleshooting required.Knowledge of basic computer operating.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to stand up to 12 hours.Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Work well alongside the press operators and assistants as a team.When inks become inactive, work-off into black ink or some other color, if possiblePreferred QualificationsPrior work experience in the printing industry.Experience in Ink / Press Department as an Operator assistant.Benefits:We offer compensation program that rewards individual performance and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage and a company-matched 401(k); short term and long-term disability; life insurance. Paid vacations and paid holidays.DISCLAIMER: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and may be changed at any time with or without notice. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.