What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ink Tech position at PPC Flex?

Job Description

Position Summary :

Associates in the Ink Technician position are responsible for Providing Correctly Mixed Inks for use on Wide-Web Flexographic Printing Presses to produce quality flexible packaging materials on time in accordance with specific work instructions and applicable safety and quality assurance procedures. In the event of absence, these job responsibilities will be covered by the employee in the “Senior Ink Technician” position.

Responsibilities and Duties :

This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor / Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs.

Checks all tools and equipment at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure good housekeeping is maintained, documents housekeeping as required, and contacts Maintenance whenever equipment is not running properly. Completes preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned and assists Maintenance with repairs.
Formulates new colors in the system using the fewest base colors as possible for simplicity and consistency from run to run.
Supports press operators during set-up to expedite matching target colors to improve efficiency. Works with a sense of urgency when any color problems are brought to his attention to minimize machine downtime due to ink toning.
Works proactively with the press schedule to avoid any potential press problems involving ink.
Drives strict compliance with all Quality Control procedures to first make sure we are making the ink properly (“Spectrophotometer”), then to both assure consistency and limit our quality exposure throughout the run by providing enough ink to complete the run or ensuring that the ink being dispensed from the SPEC will match without being toned.
Trains, guides, and assists Press Room Associates in proper and safe ink and solvent handling, and also ensures that daily, weekly, and monthly area housekeeping procedures are being completed and documented.
Remove buckets containing press hazardous waste from the press room; carry them to hazardous waste totes in the ink room and pour contents into the correct tote (either surface or reverse inks).
Labels all ink going to the Press Room and accurately accounts for all ink returned from the Press room, making sure it is properly labeled and processed.
Conducts monthly ink inventory and keeps an accurate record of inks ordered and received.
Supports the company’s emphasis on teamwork and cooperation to achieve our goals by performing other duties as assigned including working in other departments from time to time and helping with periodic cleanup issues.
Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business.

Performance Requirements :

Adherence and alignment to PPC's Safety Culture and objective of Zero Safety Incidents. Adherence to GMP and food safety standards, with no repeat violations.

Complete 90 days from the date of hire without a repeat Quality issue and in any rolling 90-day period thereafter.

Complete preparation of all required inks a minimum of 24 hours in advance for upcoming production runs based on the press schedule. No excessive press downtime due to ink toning.

Adhere to PPC’s attendance policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Completion of assigned housekeeping duties and PMs. Provide proper care to the machines and equipment that results in zero damage.

Skills and Qualifications :

Detail orientation is required for completing required paperwork and information system inputs with a high degree of accuracy.

Previous ink mixing and toning experience are highly preferred.

Understanding additive and subtractive color and Colorimetric Fundamentals is strongly preferred.

Job experience in an industrial production environment with related safety training is preferred.

Able to read and understand work instructions and accept verbal direction to successfully complete procedures and assigned tasks.

Capable of performing mathematical calculations, and properly using tape measures, test equipment, computers, and micrometers.

Flexibility in work assignments and priorities is required to address the dynamic needs of our customers and shifts in production requirements.

Good verbal and written communication skills are required, and proven experience with effective teams and continuous improvement methods is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions and / or Physical Requirements :

Must be able to lift and ensure proper handling of items up to 75 pounds.

Must travel as required; overnight travel may be required.

Must be capable of standing for the duration of a work shift less breaks and lunch.

Must be capable and willing to work in excess of a normal workweek with notice, as outlined in the Personnel Handbook, as production demands dictate.

Must be able to distinguish and ensure product quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Must be able to satisfactorily see and differentiate color per adopted assessment methods in order to support efficient color matching.

Must be able to identify, prioritize, and meet multiple expectations for area of responsibility.

Must have the physical dexterity to bend, stand, flex, and reach as the position dictates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be trained in the proper handling and disposal of Hazardous waste.

12 hour rotating Shift (2-2-3) 5 : 45PM-6 : 00AM

Week 1 = Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

Week 2 = Sun, Wed, Thur

Week 1 = 49 hours

Week 2 = 36.75 hours

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