Ink Technician

Job Details

Job Location
:
Phenix HQ - Olathe, KS 66062

Position Type
:
Full Time

Job Shift
: 2nd Shift (3p-11p)

Job Category
:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Position Title:

Ink Technician

Reports to:

Production Shift Supervisor
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Production

Position Summary:

The Ink Technician is responsible for maintaining the proper flow of inks and compounds to the press as required for the job. This includes all varieties of inks, adhesives, thinners, varnishes, topcoats, etc. The Ink Technician coordinates and controls the preventive maintenance and calibration of all equipment within the ink department. In acquiring, preparing and staging critical job components the Ink Technician’s function is vital to insure the uninterrupted workflow of the production department.

Essential Functions:

• Uses the production schedule to pre-stage color matched ink and compounds for press ready jobs to limit press downtime and maintain continuous operation of press work centers.
• Assists with color matching of jobs at press as needed.
• Maintains all consumable supplies for the ink department. This includes responsibility for:
  • Inventory balance
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Inventory ordering
  • Inventory receipts (raw material)
  • Inventory costing to job
• Maintains a complete, controlled and secure database of all ink formulations.
• Maintains an inventory of inks that meet the specifications for proper pH and viscosity.
• Coordinates and conducts regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of all ink related equipment within the department.
• Maintains a neat, clean and well organized work area.
• Ensures disposition of returned inks to the appropriate locations in the ink area.
• Takes precautions to protect equipment, property and product against loss.
• Suggests improvements to ink and production procedures, and acts to improve quality, timeliness or reduce costs.
• Adheres to all quality control processes and procedures and actively supports the company’s internal audit program.

Skills and Experience

Required:

• Individual must be able to monitor processes, materials and equipment.
• Individual must be able to work independently with minimal guidance required. This implies good time management, planning/organization, and decision-making skills.
• Individual must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, maintaining flexibility, objectivity and a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Participation and support of 5S initiatives and activities.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in inks or printing preferred.
• High school diploma / GED / or equivalent.
• Individual should possess basic math and computer skills.
• English language required.

Physical and Other Requirements:

This job is performed indoors in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Job tasks are performed in close proximity to other people and include exposure to strobe lights, sounds and noise levels that could be distracting. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee must frequently stand, walk, talk, and occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include ability to hear alarms and other sensors in a factory environment. Requires use of hands to handle, control or feel objects and operate tools and controls.

Disclaimer
:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel. The above duties are subject to change and shall not be construed as a promise or contract of employment or of any specific duties.

Phenix Label is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.