Inplant Technician (metal deco ink)

INX International Ink Co.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. in Olympia, WA is seeking a hands-on service/production support professional to maintain strong customer relationships, perform color matching, and support ink production and dispensing.

You will provide press-side technical support and contribute to on-time job completion. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and math skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to match colors accurately and pass a color vision test.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and math skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationship with customers and coordinate jobs.
• Provide technical service, color matching, ink production and dispensing.
• Support press-side activities and data entry for reports.
• Perform quality control tests on batches and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage inventories and assist with monthly counts, estimates, and production needs.

Skills

Customer service

Color matching

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Knowledge

X-Rite IQC

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

Salary Range: $59,000 - $65,000 annual depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performing job estimates
• Providing press-side technical support
• Completing monthly reports
• Performing Quality Control tests on incoming and site-manufactured batches
• Following all safety requirements
• Data entry accuracy
• Manufacturing batches under 100 pounds

Qualifications

• Have a High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Be able to match colors effectively and pass a color vision test
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Effectively communicate with peers and customers
• Have excellent written, reading comprehension and math skills
• Demonstrate proficiency 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

Additional Qualifications

• 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
• Inplant pressroom experience
• College degree

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.