Switch4 LLC
Title:
Ink Technician Location:
Lanett, AL Job Type:
FTE/Permanent Shift Type:
Must be open to working day, night, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Position Summary: 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 color 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. This position requires candidates with at least 2 years minimum of ink mixing, color matching, and water-based ink experience. Candidates must live within 40 miles and can travel comfortably to the working site. Candidates should be open to working day, night, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities: Operate within the ink management system to provide blended inks tailored to customer processes. Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks efficiently to customer equipment while adhering to quality standards. Perform precise color matching and ink formulation according to customer production schedules. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including records of color 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 color formulations. Evaluate the suitability of returning ink for recycling processes. 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. Leadership skills. Press toning experience. Flexo printing experience. Color formulation. Color matching experience. Live within 40 miles of the working site. 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 and Certifications:
Experience toning inks Flexo printing experience Color formulation and matching experience Experience working with water-based inks
Ink Technician Location:
Lanett, AL Job Type:
FTE/Permanent Shift Type:
Must be open to working day, night, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Position Summary: 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 color 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. This position requires candidates with at least 2 years minimum of ink mixing, color matching, and water-based ink experience. Candidates must live within 40 miles and can travel comfortably to the working site. Candidates should be open to working day, night, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities: Operate within the ink management system to provide blended inks tailored to customer processes. Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks efficiently to customer equipment while adhering to quality standards. Perform precise color matching and ink formulation according to customer production schedules. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including records of color 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 color formulations. Evaluate the suitability of returning ink for recycling processes. 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. Leadership skills. Press toning experience. Flexo printing experience. Color formulation. Color matching experience. Live within 40 miles of the working site. 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 and Certifications:
Experience toning inks Flexo printing experience Color formulation and matching experience Experience working with water-based inks