Inplant Ink Technician / Production

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Huron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

INX International is seeking an Inplant Ink Technician to operate at a customer's site, acting as the liaison between INX and the customer and maintaining on-site ink room operations. You will perform color matching, ink production and dispensing, support press operations and manage inventory and monthly reporting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, color vision, strong communication, and familiarity with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Color matching skills required and ability to pass color vision test.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good math and reading comprehension skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain INX's on-site ink room at customer site.
• Review scheduling and coordinate jobs with the customer.
• Provide press-side technical support and ink production/dispensing.
• Perform quality control tests on batches; ensure safety compliance.
• Complete monthly reports and manage inventory and consignment counts.

Skills

Color matching

MS Office

Communication

Math skills

Organization

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spectrophotometer

X-Rite IQC

SAP

Job description

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

Job Description

We are seeking anInplant Ink Technicianto work at our customer's site. The technician will serve as a liaison between INX and the customer and will be responsible for maintaining INX's on-site ink room. As an Inplant Tech you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining INX's excellent relationship with the customer
• Reviewing scheduling and coordinating jobs with customer
• Being available for service call-ins as needed
• Performing technical service, color matching, ink production and dispensing ink
• Evaluating production requirements based on customer schedule changes
• Controlling Work-off
• Inventory management and monthly consignment counts
• Providing press-side technical support
• Completing monthly reports
• Performing Quality Control tests on incoming and site-manufactured batches
• Following all safety requirements

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Have a High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Be able to match colors effectively and pass a color vision test
• Effectively communicate with peers and customers
• Have excellent written, reading comprehension and math skills
• Demonstrate proficient with Microsoft Suite programs and other computer skills
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Have good organization skills
• 2 to 5 years of work related experience

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Spectrophotometer knowledge & experience helpful
• Technically qualified to service Offset Sheetfed products
• Familiar with X-Rite IQC
• Flexible packaging knowledge
• Flexographic printing knowledge
• Solvent ink knowledge
• Previous lab, inplant, and warehouse experience
• SAP Knowledge

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.