Ink Technician - 2nd Shift - Waupun, WI

***Temperature Controlled Work Environment – Set Schedules – No Rotating Shifts – No Mandatory OT***

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking an experienced Ink Technician to support pressroom production with mixing ink to match color targets, delivering ink to press, and assisting press operators with color matching as well as other ink related duties, including inventory management and cleaning (solvent-based inks for W&H 10-color central impression wide web press and Soma high speed press). Hiring for second shift (Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm). Pay rate up to $26 per hour (including shift differential) based on relevant experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare inks, coatings, adhesives, primers, and additives for each stage of press production.
• Maximize press production through consistent target color matching.
• Assist in Anilox selection and color adjustments during approval process and as needed.
• Prepare coverage and ink drawdowns on a timely basis.
• Ensure proper ink viscosities and pH levels.
• Manage inventory of new and “work-off” inks.
• Properly dispose of used inks, adhesives, etc.
• Manage movement of inks and other materials to/from storage, staging, and press.
• Maintain records of ink and other material formulations.
• Assist in research of new products and innovative uses of new and existing products.
• Maintain organization of Ink Department while keeping work areas neat and clean.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Superior time management skills with ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependable with proven ability to take initiative and follow through on commitments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Basic computer skills with proven ability to learn new software programs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent color perception and ability to see with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Ability to hold objects with hands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Color matching experience.
• Experience with water-based inks/adhesives.
• Flexographic printing experience.
• Flexible packaging printing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee Spouse or Employee Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 6 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26