Ink Technician – Second Shift

Do you have an excellent eye for color? If so, an Ink Technician position with Eagle Flexible Packaging might be a great match for you! The Ink Technician will be responsible for supporting pressroom production with mixing ink to match color targets, delivering ink to press, and assisting press operators with color matching for the production of high-quality printed materials. We are seeking to fill a second shift schedule of Monday-Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am or Monday-Friday 5:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Specific Duties:

• Prepare inks, coatings, adhesives, primers, and additives for each stage of press production.
• Maximize press production through consistent target color matching.
• Assist in Anilox selection and color adjustments during approval process and as needed.
• Prepare coverage and ink drawdowns on a timely basis.
• Ensure proper ink viscosities and pH levels.
• Manage inventory of new and “work-off” inks.
• Properly dispose of used inks, adhesives, etc.
• Manage movement of inks and other materials to/from storage, staging, and press.
• Maintain records of ink and other material formulations.
• Assist in research of new products and innovative uses of new and existing products.
• Maintain organization of Ink Department while keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Superior time management skills with ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependable with proven ability to take initiative and follow through on commitments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Basic computer skills with proven ability to learn new software programs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent color perception and ability to see with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Ability to hold objects with hands.

Preferred Requirements:

• Color matching experience.
• Experience with water-based inks/adhesives.
• Flexographic printing experience.
• Flexible packaging printing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Eagle Flexible Packaging acknowledges that employees fulfilling this position are hired at will, and understand that their employment is voluntary and may be terminated by either party without notice. The preceding job description is subject to change without notice in the event the requirements of our daily operation dictate. Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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