Ink Technician (3rd Shift)

Brook + Whittle; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook & Whittle is seeking a 3rd Shift team member to support ink preparation and color matching for UV, LED, and rotary screen inks. The role involves coordinating with management, sales, and customers during approvals, staging inks, maintaining inventory, and assisting press operators with changeovers.

You will ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and adherence to safety policies. Candidates should be able to work cross-functionally, report issues promptly, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Understands upstream and downstream operations.
• Able to document clearly and report errors or incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Look ahead on the Print Schedule to ensure adequate ink is available for production.
• Understand color matching on UV, LED, and rotary screen inks.
• Collaborate with management, sales, and customers during approvals.
• Stage ink to the proper area and return ink to inventory.
• Maintain monthly ink inventory at an acceptable level by using up inks.
• Assist press operators in changeovers as needed.
• Ensure ink buckets are labeled with correct information after the last change; record volumes accurately.
• Report equipment breakdowns to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Follow all Press Department policies, procedures, rules, and safety regulations.
• Consult with department manager and QA on any quality defects and assist in root cause analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain complete documentation.
• Maintain and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Consult with Press Hall Manager/Supervisor on job priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Identify and help implement process improvements to increase productivity.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

3rd Shift

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Look ahead on the Print Schedule to be sure that adequate ink is available to produce the job.
• Be able to understand color matching on UV, LED, and rotary screen inks.
• Must be able to work closely with management, sales, and customer during approvals.
• Stage ink to the proper staging area and return ink back into inventory.
• Work off all inks to keep our monthly ink inventory at an acceptable level.
• Assists press operators in changeovers as needed.
• Be sure that all ink buckets are marked with the correct information. All formulas must be after
• the last change. All volumes must be recorded accurately.
• Reports equipment breakdown to supervisor & maintenance personnel.
• Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including
• safety) associated with the Press Department.
• Consults with department manager and Quality Assurance of any quality related defects.
• Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for complete & accurate information on all documentation.
• Must keep work areas clean and organized.

Secondary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Consults with the Press Hall Manager/Supervisor on job priorities.
• All duties assigned to maximize efficiency of the Press equipment.
• Identify and help implement process improvements and increased productivity opportunities.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must understand upstream operations,
• downstream operations, and be able to perform each essential duty within the department satisfactorily.
• The ability to be discreet with company confidential information, reports errors, incidents, and problems to appropriate personnel.
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Proficient in Word and Excel) and an understanding of the current data collection system.
• Hands-on knowledge of process and S.M.E.D. training is desired.
• Troubleshoot equipment and provide feedback to department supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Take initiative, be resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed and be able to cover for opposing shifts while on vacation.

Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list

of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

About Us:

Brook & Whittle is a fast-growing company with strong potential for career growth. Wouldn’t it be cool to

go to the store and pick up products that you can say ‘we make that label’? We are a leading prime

label printer offering packaging solutions for highly decorated shrink, film, and paper pressure sensitive

products. We are highly innovative, developing new technologies and solutions to our customers’

requests and needs; our skilled employees operate some of the most advanced presses in the market

and we offer superior artwork.

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high

professional, ethical and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We are a very

diverse workforce that we celebrate as well; we reward good performance through our recognition

program, our advancement opportunities and our pay structures.

We welcome you to consider being part of this great team.