Press Team - Ink Technician
Vonco Products LLC
kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Job Description
Description:
Role: Ink Team
Reporting to: Press Team Supervisor
Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Ink Technician specializing in solvent-based flexography to lead our color management and ink preparation processes. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating, blending, and maintaining high-performance inks for use on various film and foil substrates. You will play a critical part in our production workflow by ensuring precise color matching to Pantone standards, managing solvent-driven viscosity levels, and troubleshooting press-side performance to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of solvent chemistry and a commitment to maintaining a safe, high-quality printing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Stage and return pre-blended ink for print jobs.
- Read and understand the print travelers to make correct amount of color matched inks for the press.
- Complete understanding of the X-Rite system for mixing and matching all colors, PMS or custom.
- Understanding of safety requirements of solvent-based ink rooms.
- Ability to do ink draw downs on the K-Proofer.
- Control volumes of ink stored in the ink room to keep needed inventory to a minimum.
- Be able to run a strong work off program to keep ink waste to a minimum.
- Making sure all inventory is accurately labeled with ink type, color, and amount.
- Complies with established facility safety policies and procedures and other regulations (IE: GMP, HAACP, SQF) as applicable.
- Operate solvent still and track still bottoms.
- Help maintain hazardous waste program.
- 5S and housekeeping
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Expand knowledge of print lines (and other equipment) through experience.
- Be able to operate in a team environment through proper communication and assisting each other during all steps of operation.
- Maintain all equipment, as required
- Other duties as assigned
Schedule
- Full-time with flexibility to support off-shifts as business needs require.
- Regular work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts
Requirements:
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Three to Five years working in a solvent ink environment or pressroom related experience and/or training.
- Experience working with solvent inks in a flexographic printing operation is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Mathematical ability is necessary.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proven track record of working safely, reliability, and inventory management preferred
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience in converting/packaging/printing environments (e.g., presses, laminators, slitters, bagmaking/packaging manufacturing machines).
- Familiarity with blending inks and relevant training
- Bilingual language skills, Spanish are a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Mechanical assist or team lift, as appropriate, should be used for any weight in excess of 50lbs
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day, Five days per week.
- Ability to see and distinguish colors subject to a color vision test.
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PI284761356
Employment/Position Type:
Full Time
Date Posted: May 25, 2026