Ink Blending Technician

About the job

Duties and Responsibilites 

• Produce pantone and non-pantone colour ink blends from pantone base range
• Using pantone formula software and x-rite spectro equipment to assist hitting target colours
• Associated tasks include, cleaning mixing equipment, light weight packing of inks for courier, raising courier paperwork 
• Maintaining batch samples and records efficiently  
• adhere to H&S requirements and the ability to work cleanly

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time.  Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.  Applicants must be enthusiastic and have good attention to detail

Qualifications 

• Previous experience of working within the production of print environment, either former printing press operator or ink blending experience is desirable but full training can be given 
• Must be able to speak and write English 
• Basic qualification in Maths and English is preferred 
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel

Working Hours 

Part time or Full time applicants considered

Physical Requirements 

Ability to identify/quantify colours.  Physical job requiring manual handling, which includes lifting and working with light machinery (mixing equipment) 

Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of themselves or others.