Ink Technician
Consolidated Packaging Group
Job Type: Full-Time
Environment: Warehouse / Manufacturing
Shifts:
- 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–11:00pm (Sun–Thurs)
- 3rd Shift: 11:00pm–7:00am (Sun–Thurs)
About the Role
Consolidated Packaging Group is seeking a dependable Ink Technician to blend and prepare inks for production. This role supports the Press Department and ensures inks meet customer and production requirements. Strong attention to detail and color accuracy are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized ink room.
- Blend solvent‑based inks and perform QC checks to meet press specifications.
- Follow SOPs using ink‑dispensing equipment, color‑measurement tools, and software.
- Use L*A*B* and ΔE values for accurate and consistent color matching.
- Record and manage color formulas in color‑management software.
- Maintain records of color matches, formulas, and print standards.
- Review production schedules to stage and prepare inks on time.
- Verify ink components and materials per job ticket specs.
- Conduct color quality checks and adjust as needed.
- Process ink returns and recertify materials to standard.
- Assist press teams with ink‑related troubleshooting.
- Receive and store ink supplies using CPG inventory procedures.
- Support 5S cleaning and organization standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year of printing experience with ink‑handling knowledge.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn color‑management software.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling).
- Ability to solve practical problems in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous experience with making and toning solvent based ink?
- Do you have experience using x-rite color match software?
Experience:
- Ink technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
