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Press Team - Ink Technician

Position Number: 7189103
Location: kenosha, WI
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

Description:

Role: Ink Team

Reporting to: Press Team Supervisor

Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Ink Technician specializing in solvent-based flexography to lead our color management and ink preparation processes. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating, blending, and maintaining high-performance inks for use on various film and foil substrates. You will play a critical part in our production workflow by ensuring precise color matching to Pantone standards, managing solvent-driven viscosity levels, and troubleshooting press-side performance to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of solvent chemistry and a commitment to maintaining a safe, high-quality printing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Stage and return pre-blended ink for print jobs.

Read and understand the print travelers to make correct amount of color matched inks for the press.

Complete understanding of the X-Rite system for mixing and matching all colors, PMS or custom.

Understanding of safety requirements of solvent-based ink rooms.

Ability to do ink draw downs on the K-Proofer.

Control volumes of ink stored in the ink room to keep needed inventory to a minimum.

Be able to run a strong work off program to keep ink waste to a minimum.

Making sure all inventory is accurately labeled with ink type, color, and amount.

Complies with established facility safety policies and procedures and other regulations (IE: GMP, HAACP, SQF) as applicable.

Operate solvent still and track still bottoms.

Help maintain hazardous waste program.

5S and housekeeping

Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Expand knowledge of print lines (and other equipment) through experience.

Be able to operate in a team environment through proper communication and assisting each other during all steps of operation.

Maintain all equipment, as required

Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Full-time with flexibility to support off-shifts as business needs require.

Regular work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts

Requirements:

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Three to Five years working in a solvent ink environment or pressroom related experience and/or training.

Experience working with solvent inks in a flexographic printing operation is a plus.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical ability is necessary.

Basic computer skills required.

Strong verbal and written communication

Proven track record of working safely, reliability, and inventory management preferred

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Experience in converting/packaging/printing environments (e.g., presses, laminators, slitters, bagmaking/packaging manufacturing machines).

Familiarity with blending inks and relevant training

Bilingual language skills, Spanish are a plus

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Mechanical assist or team lift, as appropriate, should be used for any weight in excess of 50lbs

Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day, Five days per week.

Ability to see and distinguish colors subject to a color vision test.

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