Ink Inplant Technician:Battle Creek, MI

Ink Inplant Technician (Battle Creek, MI)

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical continuously works to promote sustainable solutions, exceed customer expectations, and better the world around us.

Job Title: Inplant Ink Technician

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Shift: 3rd Shift (TBD)

Pay: Based on experience

Training: Training will take place on 1st shift for 3–4 weeks, after which the employee will be released to the assigned shift.

Under minimal supervision, provide basic color matching and small‑batch blending support on‑site at the customer location.

• Produce and quality‑control inks to ensure inks meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Provide press‑side technical support, primarily color toning.
• Maintain detailed production and QC records.
• Identify basic rework opportunities based on batch‑ticket review.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operations.
• Lift up to 50 lb. buckets and move 500 lb. drums following standard procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and dispensing and color‑match software.
• High degree of interpersonal skill (customer‑facing).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Physical capability to lift and move heavy items as described above.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, PTO, medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k) with match, and life insurance. Eligibility timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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