Ink Technician (3rd Shift)

Brook + Whittle; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidates will monitor ink usage, document all volumes meticulously, troubleshoot where needed, and contribute to continuous process improvements while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• SME training is desired.
• Be discreet with confidential information and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Look ahead on the Print Schedule to ensure adequate ink is available.
• Understand color matching on UV, LED, and rotary screen inks.
• Assist management, sales, and customer during approvals.
• Stage ink and return to inventory; maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain monthly ink inventory and assist with ink changesovers.
• Report equipment breakdowns to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Comply with safety rules and all press department policies.

Skills

Ink management

Color matching

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

SME training (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

Salary Description

$18.45-20.00 per hour

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