Ink Technician -3rd shift

About the role

Supports flexographic press operators in the print production environment by managing inks, coatings, and varnishes.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and certify inks required for all jobs in production.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure ink meets quality standards.
• Stage all inks and maintain ink levels at each press in advance of each job, utilizing the production schedule.
• Once staged, validate production schedule to indicate ink is at press.
• Order and maintain inventory levels for all required consumables including specialized inks.
• Maintain ink area in clean working order, including maintenance of GSE Color Match Dispenser as necessary.
• Create and maintain the GCMS library for digital color standards.
• Process ink returns and recertify to standards prior to putting on the shelf.
• Afford assistance in troubleshooting ink related issues on press.
• Cook with the Pre-Press department regarding new orders or specialized color or applications.
• Follow all FSG procedures and work rules.
• Assist with additional duties as required.

Requirements

• HS diploma (GED) required, College coursework preferred.
• At least 2 years similar experience in printing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and be proactive in job duties.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience with GSE Color Match machine and related color matching software programs and machines is a plus.
• Knowledge of ink and related consumable properties is a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and be proactive in job duties.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience with GSE Color Match machine and related color matching software programs and machines is a plus.
• Knowledge of ink and related consumable properties is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Training requirements: Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, repetitive tasks.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment. Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear and maintain in good working order PPE necessary for safe performance of job duties.
• This may include safety glasses, gloves, smocks, etc.

Travel Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company.