Ink Technician

About the Role

Under general supervision of the Ink Department Lead, participates as a member of the overall Press Team in the preparation of inks, solvents, and varnish to customer specifications, filling and replenishing supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment such as dispensing ink, varnish, solvents, and ink pumps according to Company policies and procedures.
• Verify solvent sufficiency and assemble pumps to specifications.
• Identify drum covers according to press unit, color, and ink number.
• Maintain all pumps in good condition.
• Mix inks and solvents to specifications, filling and replenishing supplies as required.
• Replenish and adjust ink supply to press, maintaining consistency in color and viscosity.
• Maintain inventory of consignment and work-off inks, completing necessary paperwork to ensure adequate supplies.
• Ensure ink viscosity by correctly timing flow from test cup according to standard.
• Observe performance of ink and provide feedback to appropriate personnel.
• Weigh and measure components according to formula for correct color pigment.
• Prepare new batches when necessary.
• Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for EHS, personal protection, and hazardous materials/waste handling.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in designated areas.
• Follow established procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous materials/waste.
• Maintain proper uniform according to company policies.
• Use company-provided safety lifting equipment (e.g., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators).
• Examine work areas regularly to maintain a safe and neat condition, including proper grounding, cleanup of ink and solvent containers.
• Properly store and arrange work area to maintain cleanliness and a safe environment.
• Maintain work area in safe and proper working order, including cleaning press area, mopping floors, and emptying trash cans.
• Assist Press Crew when required.
• Ensure all required paperwork is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Clean ink dispensing equipment and maintain general housekeeping of all work areas.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with safe work practices and company PPE requirements.
• Promote positive employee relations and take an active role in training, safety, and quality.
• Perform all other duties as may be required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 2 years of experience in a printing/packaging environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and repetitive functions.
• Must be able to hold, touch, feel, and manipulate products and equipment safely.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to rotate shifts as required.
• Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (may vary by location).
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location).
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by the Amcor Way and demonstrate our values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team.
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation.
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns.
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine, and other goods.