Ink Technician

About the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for, and represent, a World Class Ink Manufacturer and Supplier to the Print and Packaging Industries at one of their Prestigious Print & Packaging Customer sites in the Suffolk area.

The successful candidate will have hands on experience of Colour Management Software - e.g. X-rite (iQC)

The Key Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

The provision of on-site support to the customer through the following:

Dispensing ink in line with the daily production plan.

Book back press returns into the dispense management system

Re-work press returns where possible

Cluster press returns into common running colours

Place a weekly material order using the order form provided

File all delivery notes for month end consignment stock count

Book new deliveries into the dispense management system

Replenish material stocks on dispense management system

Arrange uplift of any empty containers or waste ink, ensuring containers are safely palletized and lids are secured.

Support ink production through the following:

Observe all customer & H&S rules and polices

Ensure ink area complies with customer’s hygiene accreditation

Maintain dispensing equipment & working area with good housekeeping techniques

Provide on-site technical support to customer through the following:

Update & maintain digital colour database & recipes within the dispense management system

Update & maintain X-rite (iQC) with existing & new colour standards

Support on-site colour corrections & basic trouble shooting on press

Support ink management and ink production through the following:

Capture any ‘NCR’ issues & action accordingly

Ideal Background – Capabilities, Skills & Experience

Must have good colour vision & an eye for detail

Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of performing their daily duties without direct supervision

Must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate value activity to the customer

IT skills are essential as are good problem solving skills

Must be methodical and tidy in their work

Must hold a full driving license

All enquiries in strictest confidence.

CVs in MS Word, (.doc / .docx) format please.