Ink Technician - 3rd Shift, Color Matching & Inkflow

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

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