Printing Ink Tech

Vins Plastics is a custom packaging manufacturer serving customers across North America since 1977. We offer an expansive range of services that tailor to the unique wishes and requirements of our customers and at the highest quality standards designed to meet the highest levels in the industry.

At Vins Plastics employees are our most important asset, and we are invested in our employee satisfaction, continuous learning and development opportunities.

We are looking for innovative and collaborative individuals to join our dynamic team. If you are a self-starter, enjoy working in a team environment and growing within an organization that values diversity and their employees than we want you.

**Summary**:
The Ink Technician is responsible for assisting in the colour matching and mixing of Flexographic inks using the most up to date digital ink matching systems.

**Responsibilities**
- Mix inks for upcoming jobs using inventory as much as possible
- Provide press side ink toning assistance
- Prepare request for ink formulation change with wet sample when a change is required
- Store inks according to standard procedure
- Maintain inks in storage inventory
- Maintain a safe and clean work area
- Ensure drums are properly labeled (safety and environmental)
- Maintain good housekeeping practices in ink and solvent rooms
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of dispenser daily
- Maintain adequate supply of cleanup solvent in solvent tote
- Observe and follow proper grounding procedures and safety practices
- Prepare ink draw downs and ink formulations as requested
- Enter jobs into dispensing and X-rite system when needed
- Create and maintain color files as needed
- Maintain accurate inventory and reconcile system in ink storage area
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety instructions
- Miscellaneous duties are requested by supervisor or manager

**Skills and Experience**
- Knowledge in ink blending and matching using computerized systems is an asset
- Advanced computer and database organization skills preferred
- Experience in colour matching with computerized systems is an asset

**Physical requirements**:

- The job required the individual is required to lift up to 50 lbs and move upwards of 400 pound (drums) using an assisted dolly.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person