INK TECHNICIAN A

Inteplast Engineered Films Corp; Oak Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Ink Technician A for the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:00pm) to provide color matching, formulation, and small-batch blending support on-site at the customer location. You will produce and QA inks, maintain detailed production records, and support the customer's schedule through production coordination.

The role requires strong interpersonal and written communication skills, solid math abilities for weighing and batching, and the flexibility to work non-standard hours as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience driving forklift preferred.
• 5-7 years of industry experience.
• Customer-facing role requires strong written communication.
• Strong mathematical ability for weighing and batching.
• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours.
• Ability to manage work-related stress.

Responsibilities

• Produce and quality control inks to meet customer specs.
• Maintain detailed production and QC records.
• Perform color matching and formulation.
• Identify rework opportunities from batch tickets.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operations.
• Provide strong press-side technical support.
• Maintain monthly and weekly reporting to CTS and Sales.
• Plan daily ink production schedule based on customer press schedule and inventory control.
• Provide technical guidance for problem resolution and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Attendance

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispensing software

Color matching technology

Job description

TITLE: Ink Technician A

SHIFT: Second (2nd) Shift: 2:00pm to 10:00pm

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under minimal supervision, provide color matching, formulating, and small batch blending support on-site at the given customer location. Produce and quality control inks to ensure the product meet or exceed the customer's expectations. Maintain detailed production and quality control records. Support customer's schedule through production coordination. Work safely and maintain good housekeeping. Provide strong press side technical service, troubleshoot problems and provide detailed and consistent technical reporting. Maintain monthly and weekly reporting to CTS and Sales organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience driving a forklift truck, preferred.
• Industry experience 5-7 years.
• This is a customer-facing position that requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to be successful. Reporting is also a requirement; therefore, strong written communication skills are required.
• The incumbent must possess good mathematical skills to properly weigh and adjust batches as required. Creative problem-solving skills are a must in order to be successful in the troubleshooting aspect of this role.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and quality control inks to ensure inks meet or exceed the customer's specifications.
• Maintain detailed production and QC records.
• Perform color matching and formulation.
• Identifies rework opportunities based on review of batch tickets.
• Maintain Housekeeping and Safe operations.
• Provide strong press side technical support.
• Maintain monthly and weekly reporting to the CTS and Sales organization.
• Planning: (S)He establishes the daily ink production schedule based on customer's press schedule, including inventory control (ordering/receiving of inks). (S)He also builds and implements action plans related to best practice strategies and implementation within the in-plant assignment.
• Problem Solving: (S)He provides technical guidance to determine areas of approach to problem resolution related to application of our products on the press. Also works as a technical advisor to eliminate root cause of the day-to-day press room problems. Once root cause is identified, will set-up training to make sure all are aware of the problems resolutions.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Ensure GMP are exerted throughout the production process.
• Ensure production process follows SQF Code.
• Ensure ISO procedures are exerted throughout the production process.
• Ensure production process follows ISO Code.

TRAINING:

• Attend site safety or job training classes.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Must be well versed in a variety of dispensing software platforms (i.e. Novaflow, Mixmaster, etc...) and color matching technologies (i.e. X-Rite, GSI, etc...). Must also have strong pressroom and printing process knowledge.

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• The position requires the individual to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.