Ink Technician / Press Support

Brook + Whittle; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook & Whittle in La Vergne, TN, seeks a dependable Production Employee on 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 5 am–3 pm) to join our manufacturing team. This role combines Ink Technician duties with occasional Press Support, offering hands-on training, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth.

You will ensure ink color matches customer specs, manage ink and coatings inventory, calibrate equipment, and assist with job set ups and tooling.

Qualifications

• Color matching and formulating inks per customer specs.
• Maintain ink/coatings inventory and data entry.
• Troubleshoot ink and coating issues and calibrate equipment.
• Review press run samples for accuracy.
• Provide training on ink chemistry and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ink color matches customer requirements.
• Support press operations and set up printing equipment.
• Monitor ink usage and manage inventory.
• Maintain ink recipes and data in the database.
• Follow safety and 6S procedures.

Skills

Color matching

Ink formulation

Ink inventory control

Press equipment maintenance

Quality control

Color theory

Spectrophotometry

Training others

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Ink metering system

Job description

Position Summary

1st Shift - Monday - Thursday, 10 hours, 5 am - 3 pm

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Brook & Whittle is a leading North American provider of sustainable labeling solutions, partnering with top consumer brands and offering a collaborative, innovative culture where you can take pride in creating the labels you see on store shelves every day.

We are seeking a dependable Production Employee to join our manufacturing team. This role offers hands‑on training, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career advancement.

Once Ink Technician duties are completed for a shift, this role will be required to provide additional Press Support as needed.

Essential Functions / Ink Technician

• Assures ink color match meets customer requirements for all printed materials.
• Performs color matches including formulating and entering software database.
• Maintains ink and coatings inventory.
• Manages ink equipment function, machine calibration, and maintenance.
• Monitors ink usage and inventory.
• Mixes and proofs formulas and ensures database storage of all ink recipes
• Creates color standards.
• Makes sound operational decisions, embracing continuous improvement and implementing cost saving measures when applicable.
• Provides training on basics of anilox rolls, ink chemistry, color theory, spectrophotometry, ink usage, and other ink/tooling related issues.
• Reviews job specs and press run samples for accuracy and adherence to customer specific requests.
• Troubleshoots ink and coating problems.

Essential Functions / Press Support

• Reads and understands job jacket.
• Uses the information on work instructions to ensure that all equipment needed is on set up the cart.
• Mounts plates as required.
• Performs machine wash up with the use of wash up cart following standard work procedures.
• Performs machine make-ready to run proper production including removing and loading print cylinders, material, lamination, die, score, etc. following standard work.
• Assists operators with setting up any auxiliary equipment.
• Empties trash and rag containers as they become full.
• Cuts cores using the core-cutting equipment.
• Makes sure all equipment is returned to the preproduction area.
• Requests stock from inventory clerk.
• Removes finished rolls as needed. Prepares stock for RTS.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in other areas as needed or assigned.
• Ensures that the press is maintained in safe working order at all times by making sure all guards and safety devices are in good condition and are properly used. Report all unsafe conditions to shift supervisor either verbally or in writing.
• Follows 6S requirements.
• Works effectively with the prepress department and co-workers as it pertains to achieving customer satisfaction, cost control and timely performance of duties. Look for and have input for implementing suggestions for producing work more efficiently.

Requirements

Job Requirements (knowledge, skill and/or ability required)

• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent, quality driven work habits.
• Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and if needed, holidays and weekends.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Incumbent regularly required to carry and lift up to 20 lbs unassisted.
• Incumbent occasionally required to carry and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift – 2 hour increments.
• Short distance walking required with rolls to be placed on shipping table.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp and reach frequently.
• Must be able to differentiate between color variance.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. 21% to 50% of work time.
• Incumbent constantly required to walk, stand, grasp, reach, push/pull, bend, stoop, twisting and use of manual dexterity for prolonged periods of time.
• Incumbent regularly required to hear, speak, and use color vision.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

$18.45 - $21 depending on experience