Precision Ink Technician: Color Mastery & Quality

Resource Label Group; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Petaluma, CA is seeking an experienced Ink Technician to blend press-ready inks according to customer specifications, ensuring safety and quality throughout production. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in printing or packaging and strong attention to detail, with ability to read measurements, mix colors, and document results.

Prior label industry experience is a huge plus.

Qualifications

• At least one year ink mixing and color matching experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read a ruler and use scales with high attention to detail.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging industry preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and blends inks to meet the job specifications for each order.
• Follows appropriate quality control and inspection process for inks to ensure quality.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation to produce press-ready inks to meet production schedule.
• Tests ink samples and documents results.
• May adjust inks at press and assists with ink estimation for jobs going to press.
• Maintains the work-off ink process by regulating use and storage.
• Assists in the ordering process by reviewing the long-term schedule to predict ink usage and identify special orders.
• Reviews suitability of finished matches on press.
• Reviews sustainability of press returns ink for recycling.

Skills

Ink mixing

Color matching

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Reading ruler

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resource Label Group in Petaluma, CA is seeking an experienced Ink Technician to blend press-ready inks according to customer specifications, ensuring safety and quality throughout production. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in printing or packaging and strong attention to detail, with ability to read measurements, mix colors, and document results.

Prior label industry experience is a huge plus.