Ink Technician

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Job Description Title: Ink Technician: Reports to: Ink Lead: Summary: Under general supervision of the Ink Department Lead, participates as a member of the overall Press Team in the preparation of inks, solvents, and varnish to customer specifications, filling and replenishing supplies. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OVERVIEW: According to Company policies and procedures, prepares production equipment such as dispensing ink, varnish, solvents and ink pumps. Verifies if solvents are sufficient. Assembles pumps to specifications and identify drum covers according to press unit, color and ink number. Keep all pumps in good condition. Mix inks and solvents to specifications, filling and replenishing supplies as required. Replenish and adjust ink supply to press. Maintain consistency in color and viscosity. Responsible for maintaining inventory of consignment and work-off inks completing all necessary paperwork to ensure able supplies. Ensure ink viscosity by correctly timing flow from test cup according to standard. Observe performance of ink and give feedback to appropriate personnel. Weighs and measures, according to formula, components for correct color pigment. Prep...