Ink Testing Technician

Job Details

Position Title: Ink Testing Technician

Wage: $22-$25/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Join a cutting-edge print technology environment where your mechanical skills and attention to detail make a real impact. As an Inkjet Print Technician, you'll work hands‑on with advanced printers, inks, and substrates while collaborating with chemists, sales, and marketing teams to bring innovative products to life. If you enjoy problem‑solving, improving processes, and working in a high‑tech lab setting where no two projects are the same, this is an opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a team that drives innovation forward.

Don't miss this direct hire opportunity in Nixa, MO.

• Produce inkjet print samples for internal teams and customer requests
• Maintain and modify print rigs used for ink testing and sample production
• Track and document testing processes, including substrates, inks, and print methods used
• Collaborate with chemists to determine appropriate substrates, inks, and testing parameters
• Communicate testing results with sales teams and customers as needed
• Maintain knowledge of substrates, inks, and surface treatments

• Maintain, repair, organize, and schedule all inkjet printers and related equipment in the printer lab
• Monitor printer performance daily and document inkjet qualification results
• Support chemists during inkjet testing and printer validation processes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional lab environment

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with inkjet printers and related inks preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and basic electronic experience or training preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to use sensory perception and muscle coordination effectively, including vision, hearing, dexterity, and reaction time
• Exposure to solvents, acids, and detailed visual work on computer screens and printed materials
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring strength, flexibility, and fine motor skills, with or without reasonable accommodation

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.