Ink Technician: Press-Ready Inks & Color Mastery

Flint Group; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Short-term and long-term disability

Competitive 401(k) plan with company 0

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Flint Group is seeking an Ink Technician to safely prepare and support ink production for customer environments. You will deliver press-ready inks while upholding safety policies, Lean/5S standards, and Flint Group's quality values.

Responsibilities include weighing, blending, color checks with X-Rite, inventory management, and collaboration with press operators to optimize production efficiency. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in printing, ink manufacturing, or related production environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and color accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and use PPE.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace using Lean/5S.
• Prepare, weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks.
• Perform quality checks using color control equipment like X-Rite.
• Support press operations with ink adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Maintain production, quality, and downtime records.
• Assist with job scheduling and ink estimations.
• Manage ink inventory and minimize excess.
• Follow work-off ink processes to reduce waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color accuracy

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

X-Rite

Job description

Flint Group is seeking an Ink Technician to safely prepare and support ink production for customer environments. You will deliver press-ready inks while upholding safety policies, Lean/5S standards, and Flint Group's quality values.

Responsibilities include weighing, blending, color checks with X-Rite, inventory management, and collaboration with press operators to optimize production efficiency. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.