Mixing Color Match

Responsibilities

• Prepares and blends raw ingredients to batch specifications, operating mixing equipment for proper formulations.
• Works collaboratively with KURZ chemists and printer operators in a data-driven decision-making environment.
• Maintains chemicals for silk-screen operations, monitors production schedules, and supports production and R&D needs.
• Ensures batches follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintains a clean work area, and accurately measures raw materials.
• Conducts quality checks of blended inks, interprets off-press results, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Maintains physical and digital inventory levels of raw materials, aligning manufacturing forecasts with on-hand stock to ensure smooth production flow.
• Prioritizes safety by adhering to established protocols while handling and mixing chemicals.
• Upholds a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Communicates color requirements with the KTP team and translates creative vision into technical specifications.
• Conducts a range of quality control tests, including measuring viscosity, moisture content, and color.
• Utilizes advanced tools like spectrophotometers for precise color matching.
• Prepares customer samples using a proof press and drawdown screens, ensuring accurate color representation for client approval.
• Engages in continuous improvement initiatives, defining and implementing 5S projects to enhance efficiency and organization within the workplace.
• Participates in cross-training exercises, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
• Assists with R&D trials, contributing valuable insights into color formulation innovation.
• Maintains meticulous and accurate paperwork and records of all inventory, production, and quality control activities.
• Practices proper disposal of hazardous materials, adhering to all environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to meticulously measure raw materials and blend them according to color specifications.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with operators, helpers, and team members to ensure smooth production flow.
• Basic math skills for tasks like interpreting production specifications.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to distinguish colors precisely for thorough quality inspections.
• Understanding and adherence to safety protocols for handling and mixing chemicals.
• Physical abilities to meet the demands of the role, including static pull strength of 84 lbs., push 60 lbs., lift 50 lbs.
• Mobility to climb steps frequently and maintain sustained focus for extended periods.
• Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with basic computer software for record keeping and potentially inventory management systems.
• A process optimization mindset for continuous improvement initiatives.