Job Summary The Ink Technician is responsible for all activities associated with making flexo inks. Initiating orders of ink to maintain proper inventory. Completing production data, operational , quality and safety reports. Duties & Responsibilities • Use a spectrophotometer. • Order or initiate orders for the various ink bases. • Assist operator in attaining the correct ink color on the sheet being printed. • Coordinate with production scheduler the correct ink and the correct amount of ink to have to produce all orders. • Perform end-of-month inventories of all inks and ink bases. • Keep ink kitchen clean and organized all times. • Maintain accuracy of scales for weighing ink. • Train operators in the operation of the ink kitchen and the adjustment of inks on press to maintain proper quality of print. • Monitor non-use of various inks and report on a monthly basis. • Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. • When inks become inactive work-off into black ink or some other color, if possible. • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. • Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor. • Additional duties may be assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Experience working with with inks, printing, color Preferred Qualifications • Prior work experience in the corrugated industry. • Experience as a Press Department Operator. • Education or training in art