Inplant Technician

Sun Chemical; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking an In-Plant Technician to provide hands-on ink expertise at customer sites in a continental shift environment, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role focuses on liquid inks, color matching, and ensuring print quality in a packaging/printing setting.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production teams to maintain quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• 2-5 years' experience in liquid inks, printing, packaging, flexographic, or gravure environment.
• Practical experience with colour matching and ink adjustments.
• Good understanding of printing processes and print quality requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve colour and print-related issues.
• Computer literacy and basic reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, adjust, and supply liquid inks to production lines.
• Perform colour matching and colour adjustments to customer specifications.
• Monitor ink performance and troubleshoot printing issues.
• Conduct quality control checks and maintain accurate records.
• Manage ink inventory and stock levels at the customer site.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer production teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
• Assist with trials, new product introductions, and process optimisation.

Skills

Colour matching

Quality control

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Ink Technology

Printing Technology

Chemistry

Job description

Career Opportunities: Inplant Technician (5604)

Requisition ID5604-Posted03/11/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter .

Locations: Gauteng or Durban
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts

Are you an experienced ink technician with a passion for colour, quality, and customer service? We are looking for hands-on In-Plant Technicians to join our team and provide technical support within a customer manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in the liquid inks, flexographic, gravure, or packaging printing industry who enjoy working closely with production teams to ensure consistent colour quality and printing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, adjust, and supply liquid inks to production lines.
• Perform colour matching and colour adjustments to customer specifications.
• Monitor ink performance and troubleshoot printing issues.
• Conduct quality control checks and maintain accurate records.
• Manage ink inventory and stock levels at the customer site.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer production teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
• Assist with trials, new product introductions, and process optimisation.
• Matric / Grade 12.
• 2-5 years' experience in a liquid inks, printing, packaging, flexographic, or gravure environment.
• Practical experience with colour matching and ink adjustments.
• Good understanding of printing processes and print quality requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve colour and print-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Computer literacy and basic reporting skills.
• Ability to work continental shifts, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Reliable transport to and from work.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Ink Technology, Printing Technology, Chemistry, or related technical qualification.
• Experience within the flexible packaging, labels, corrugated, paper, or converting industry.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and basic laboratory testing.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused and professional.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Team player with a proactive approach to customer service.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading supplier in the printing inks industry.
• Exposure to world-class manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in liquid inks and printing environments. Applicants without relevant ink, colour matching, or printing industry experience may not be considered.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.