Flexo Press- Ink Technician- print​/packaging

Position: Flexo Press- Ink Technician- Experience in print/packaging
Flexo Press
- Ink Technician
- Experience in print/packaging

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- Ink Technician
- Experience in print/packaging role at Fortis Solutions Group

Flexo Press
- Ink Technician
- Experience in print/packaging

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- Ink Technician
- Experience in print/packaging role at Fortis Solutions Group

Description

Are you a color expert? Do you have experience working in a print and packaging environment? If so, lets talk!

As an ink technician, you will support our flexographic press operators in the print production environment. You will be responsible for the procurement, creation and maintenance of all inks, coating and varnishes. Other responsibilities include labeling containers and stocking adequate amounts of related consumables.

Description

Are you a color expert? Do you have experience working in a print and packaging environment? If so, lets talk!

As an ink technician, you will support our flexographic press operators in the print production environment. You will be responsible for the procurement, creation and maintenance of all inks, coating and varnishes. Other responsibilities include labeling containers and stocking adequate amounts of related consumables.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Dispense and certify inks required for all jobs in production.
• Assist production operators in troubleshooting ink related issues on press.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and be proactive in job duties, always thinking a step ahead in terms of ink needs.
• Follow standard operating procedures, utilizing given tools and software, to ensure ink meets quality standards.
• Stage all inks and maintain ink levels at each press in advance of each job, utilizing the production schedule. Once staged, initial production schedule located in the press helper area to indicate ink is at press.
• Order and maintain inventory levels for all required consumables including specialized inks.
• Maintain ink area in clean working order, including maintenance of GSE Color Match Dispenser
• Create and maintain the GCMS library for digital color standards.
• Process ink returns and recertify to standards prior to putting on the shelf.
• Assist production operators in troubleshooting ink related issues on press.
• Coordinate with Pre-Press department regarding new orders or specialized color or applications.
• Follow all FSG procedures and work rules.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:



Education and Experience :

• HS diploma (GED) required, College coursework preferred.

Job knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2 years similar experience in printing environment
• Knowledge of ink and related consumable properties
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and be proactive in job duties, always thinking a step ahead in terms of ink needs.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Detail oriented
• Experience with GSE Color Match machine and related programs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Training Requirements:

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Specific vision abilities are required to include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, repetitive tasks, use of ladder
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Wear and maintain in good working order PPE necessary for safe performance of job duties. This may include safety glasses, gloves, smocks, etc.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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