In Plant Ink Technician (Liquid Inks)

INKTECH LTD ,
Pershore, Worcestershire

Overview

In Plant Ink Technician Inktech Ltd is a market leading privately owned manufacturer of solvent based liquid inks, paints and specialist coatings based in Rochdale, Lancashire. We are looking to recruit an Ink Technician to work at a customer's site in the Midlands/South West of England. This person will be the day to day face of the business and an important link between Inktech and the customer. Previous experience in a similar role is preferable. The customer is a large printer of flexible packaging. Responsibilities: · Mixing ink and ensuring it goes to the press right first time · Lifting, moving and storing of ink buckets · Controlling press returns · Meeting KPI's set by the customer including down time and stock levels · Maintaining inventory to meet the customer's needs · On press colour matching and technical support · Working to varying customer and production demands · Creating and maintaining a colour/formulation library · Colour matching and check-weighing ink formulations · Being responsible for all other ink related matters at the customer site including ordering, swatch creation, solvent control and VOC monitoring · Taking an overall flexible approach to the job requirements Qualifications (Skills - Education - Experience): · Previous lab / in-plant experience · Flexo ink knowledge preferred · Colour matching ability · Understanding of X-Rite systems. · Spectrophotometer knowledge · Excellent verbal & written communication skills · Good computer skills in MS Office An excellent package is on offer for this role. If you are an experienced technician and feel you have the relevant skills please apply or get in touch to discuss. Closing date is 2nd April