Ink Technician

2 weeks ago


Bradford, Canada Vins Plastics Full time

**Are you interested in joining a collaborative teamwork environment with the opportunity for growth within the company?**

**Vins Plastics is invested in employee satisfaction and continuous learning and development. We also pride ourselves on the pristine cleanliness of our facility and follow all COVID-19 protocols closely to ensure the safety of our valued workers.**

**Summary**:
Ink technicians 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

COVID-19 considerations:
Extremely clean facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bradford, ON L3Z 3G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- plastics extrusion: 1 year (preferred)