Ink Technician (3rd Shift)

Rrdonnelley; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave and adoption support

Job summary

RRD is seeking a detail-oriented Flexographic Prep & Ink Technician in a 3rd shift role (11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Mon–Fri; rotating Saturdays) in De Pere, WI. You will stage, prepare materials, formulate ink, mount plates, and prep rollers to minimize makeready and maximize press efficiency.

This hands-on position requires mechanical skill, accuracy, and collaboration with press teams. Expect competitive hourly pay with overtime, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience with flexographic printing and plate mounting.
• Ability to read technical drawings or blueprints.
• Strong color matching and viscosity testing capability.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs and work on concrete floors.

Responsibilities

• Mount flexographic plates onto cylinders with precision.
• Clean and inspect anilox rollers before/after runs.
• Mount gears and hardware onto plate cylinders and rollers.
• Use anilox scopes to measure cell volume and assess roller condition.
• Maintain inventory of molded plates and order replacements.
• Coordinate shipping of worn cylinders/rollers for reconditioning.
• Receive and distribute inks to press lines; assist setup.
• Collaborate with press operators to optimize workflows.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Color matching

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Anilox scope

Plate mounting equipment

Industrial tooling

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Flexographic Prep & Ink Technician to provide vital staging, setup, and material preparation for our production press teams. In this role, you will lead ink formulations, plate mounting, and roller preparation to ensure smooth, efficient job changeovers. Your work directly minimizes machine downtime (makeready), maintains high print quality standards, and drives overall manufacturing efficiency. If you have a strong mechanical background, keen visual accuracy, and enjoy hands-on technical support in a fast-paced environment, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Precision-mount flexographic printing plates onto cylinders to ensure accurate register during printing.
• Prepare, clean, and inspect anilox rollers before and after production runs.
• Mount gears, handles, and hardware onto plate cylinders and anilox rollers.
• Utilize anilox scopes to measure cell volume and assess roller condition for quality control.
• Maintain inventory of molded plates, ordering replacements as needed to avoid production delays.
• Inspect, prep, and coordinate the shipping of worn cylinders or rollers for off-site reconditioning.
• Receive, stage, and distribute inks directly to press lines
• Collaborate with press operators to streamline setup procedures and execute additional operational tasks as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience or strong mechanical skills working with industrial tooling, machinery, or complex mechanical setups. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or blueprints.
• Outstanding visual accuracy and high attention to detail for precise color matching, viscosity testing, and plate mounting alignment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to shifting production needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to coordinate effectively across pressroom staff, inventory control, and management.
• Ability to work productively both independently and in a collaborative team setting, taking initiative to solve problems and improve pressroom workflows.
• Comfort working in an active manufacturing environment - including standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching on concrete floors throughout the shift.
• Frequent manual lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of items weighing up to 35 lbs (such as ink buckets, chemical pails and plate cylinders).

This is a 3rd shift position, Monday through Friday from 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., rotating Saturdays as needed, in a climate controlled environment.

Disclosure Statement:

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.50 to $31.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location.

• In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay.
• RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.