Ink Technician - CCL Industries : Job Details

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Ink Technician is responsible for timely and accurate mixing of inks and preparation of plates, screens, and printing supplies.by performing the following duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Mixing of inks per production specifications

* Prepare and expose printing plates for production use.

* Prepare and expose silk-screen frames for production use.

* Prepare all necessary forms, labels and paperwork needed for production job jackets.

* Complete weekly inventory of inks, plates and supplies and place orders to keep supplies in stock.

* Formulate new inks to submit for customer approval.

* Have inks ready/maintained for 24-hour uninterrupted production.

* Communicate closely with Supervisor so production has materials needed for oncoming shifts, i.e., nights/weekends.

* Perform preventative maintenance of ink/plate equipment.

* Prepare color standards/ranges to submit for customer approval.

* Reformulate and draw down inks to match color meeting customer specifications.

* Supply production lines with gloves, rags and printing supplies as needed.

* Inspect incoming inks and supplies.

* Communication with Production Scheduler and Customer Service Department to provide details of common jobs and jobs that are not production ready .

* Maintains inventory of blended inks and plates.

* Must have color specifications established without ink-related issues through a thorough understanding of quality standards.

* Complies with all company personnel and safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines.