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Ink Technician
Full Time
Job description
Position Overview:
This is not a Graphic Design position.
This position requires candidates with at least 1 year of water-based ink mixing/colour matching experience. The Ink Technician is responsible for producing high-quality blended inks that meet customer specifications. This role involves hands-on work in the ink formulation process, ensuring accurate colour matching and timely delivery of press-ready inks to customer equipment. The technician will maintain organized work areas and contribute to quality assurance by adhering to production schedules and safety regulations.
Shift Type: Candidates should be open to working Day, Night, Weekends, and Rotating shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks efficiently to customer equipment while adhering to quality standards.
- Perform precise colour matching and ink formulation according to customer production schedules.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including records of colour matches, ink adjustments, consignment returns, and customer complaints as directed by the supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace to support a safe and efficient work environment.
- Adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Decision-Making Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality of the product delivered to customers by verifying conformance to specifications.
- Select appropriate raw materials and assess the suitability of finished ink matches for new colour formulations.
- Evaluate the suitability of returning ink for recycling processes.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in chemistry or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in ink formulation, blending, or a related field is a plus but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
- Press toning experience
- Flexo Printing experience
- Color formulation
- Colour matching experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Comfort working with chemicals in a production environment.
- Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts.
Skills & Certificates
- Experience toning inks
- Flexo printing experience
- Colour formulation and matching experience
- Experience working with water-based inks
Additional Details
Competitive Benefits + Full Benefits On Day 1
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Seniority Level: Associate (2-5+ years experience)
- Minimum education: High School or Equivalent
- Benefits: Full package offered
- Relocation Assistance Available: Possible for the ideal candidate
- Management Experience Required: No
- Willing to travel: Occasionally
- Interview Travel Reimbursed: No
- Commission Compensation: No
- Bonus Eligible: No
- Overtime Eligible: No
- Security Clearance: Might be required
- Visa Candidate Considered: No
A Note from the Client
“We are one of the leading suppliers to the Packaging and Printing industries and have the most complete global portfolio of product offerings for Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web and Publication – for both conventional and digital printing.”
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Company information
- Company
- HireUrge
- Location
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Canada
Canada - Posted
- 9 months ago
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