TECHNICIAN I

Wikoff Color Corporation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Stock ownership plan

Career development

Training opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Wikoff Color Corporation in Norwich, CT seeks an In-Plant Technician I to support on-site color matching and ink preparation. You will mix base colors and vehicles and prepare lab proofs for customer approval.

You will provide press-side technical services, manage ink inventory including recycling returned inks, and participate in CFPI initiatives to improve productivity and customer satisfaction, while maintaining safety and quality on a day shift with occasional on-call support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of color matching and ink handling.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and provide on-call support.
• Strong customer focus and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site color matching and prepare lab proofs for customer approval.
• Provide press-side technical services to support production runs.
• Blend base colors and vehicles to meet color and performance standards.
• Oversee ink inventory and recycling of returned inks.
• Support CFPI initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain safety and quality standards; day shift with on-call flexibility.

Skills

Color matching

Customer focus

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Role

At Wikoff Color Corporation, we’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and invested in the future.

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused In-Plant Technician I to help support our on-site color matching and ink preparation operations. This role involves custom color formulation, lab proof creation, and press-side technical support to ensure inks meet exact customer specifications. You will be responsible for mixing base colors and vehicles, managing ink inventory, and recycling returned inks. The ideal candidate will actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform on-site custom color matching, including preparation of professional lab proofs for customer approval.
• Provide press-side technical services to troubleshoot and support production runs.
• Blend and mix base colors and vehicles to produce inks that meet specific color and performance standards.
• Oversee inventory control, including recycling of returned inks from press operations.
• Participate in Customer-Focused Process Improvement (CFPI) initiatives to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain quality and safety standards while working day shift hours, with occasional flexible or on-call support.
• Constant communication with employees, peer, managers.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education/Experience

• Basic knowledge of experience in color matching.
• Basic knowledge of handling inks, including preparation, mixing, and recycling.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to meeting client specifications and deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed and provide on-call technical support.
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• 30% office based; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• 70% standing/walking, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching.

Effort/Physical Demands:

• May be required to work outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of production.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Career development and training opportunities
• Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

This position contributes to quality products by ensuring overall compliance to defined Product Specifications, the Quality Management System, and the Quality Policy. Additionally, this position promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined Safety rules, GMP and regulations at all times.