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Ink Master – Chattanooga Manufacturing

Shift: 2^nd shift

Summary: 

The Offset Ink Master is responsible for managing the Offset ink production and inventory for the Offset press.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for blending ink for press to meet production schedule.
• Must produce color swatches for customer approval.
• Maintain and manage ink inventory and work-off ink blending.
• Must attend daily pre-production meetings for review of jobs for ink usage information.
• Will have daily interaction with internal and external customers.
• Responsible for testing incoming materials and finished inks to set parameters. 
• Will maintain all records and produce monthly inventory and usage reports.
• Explain or present the Offset ink blending process to groups as needed.
• Will cross train with press personnel.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Minimum 4 years prior experience in Offset ink blending and/or Offset Lead pressperson. 
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and the ability to participate in or lead customer discussions. 
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Excel and Word documents.
• Requires the ability to react quickly and make continuous adjustments to provide top quality products. 
• Normal vision is required. 
• Must have excellent color skills and be able to pass the color-blind test. 
• Good math skills required.