Ink Technician

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

• Good colour vision & an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills and be capable of performing their daily duties without direct supervision
• Able to work under pressure and demonstrate value activity to the customer
• IT skills are essential as are good problem solving skills
• 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.