Ink Technician
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
ABOUT LMI
With over 50 years in the flexible packaging market, our team at LMI Packaging works to be your most trusted supplier and partner. We work with our customers in the spirit of “working together, growing together”, recognizing that the more we support our relationships, the more successful we all become. We are a 3rd generation, family-owned and operated company that runs on four key pillars: community, courage, integrity, and service.
Our benefit offerings are reflective of this unique blend of Life, Work, and Family.
Under the direction of the Ink Supervisor and Operations Manager, the Ink Technician is responsible for submitting orders for inks, staging and returning inks, controlling inventory and conducting monthly inventory counts of the ink room.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Stage ink for print jobs and put returned ink back into inventory.
- Read and understand the print travelers.
- Understand the GSE Dispensing System for mixing colors.
- Interface with ink and equipment suppliers.
- Fill out purchase orders and order inks.
- Ability to understand and operate the Techkon system and Chroma QA.
- Ability to do ink draw downs.
- Control and reduce ink inventory.
- Put away incoming inks.
- Maintain 5S standards in the ink room; maintain a clean and organized area.
- High School diploma or GED
- 1-3 months related experience or training, or combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to lift and carry buckets of ink weighing up to 20lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, occasional reaching/overhead work and hand motion
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Health coverage that includes medical, dental and vision.
- Basic life insurance, disability and wellness programs.
- Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
- Employee Profit Sharing/Bonus Program.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity for community involvement.
- Family company, family culture.
- Safety shoe and glasses reimbursement.
- Generous referral bonus program.
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