Ink Lab Tech
Sacramento, CA 
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Posted 23 days ago
Job Description
Company Description

Welcome! Are you seeking a global, well-established and innovative company that's part of an industry with exciting growth potential? Then, start your Colorful Career with INX!A Great Place to Work-Certified company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

At INX, we believe we can only grow our business as well as we grow our teams. The average employee has been here over 12 years.

We are looking for new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide quality, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Job Description

Hourly Range: $26 - $30 depending on experience. We are seeking a laboratory technician to be based at one of our INX facilities. This individual will perform lab services such as color matching, proofing, cataloging, assisting the quality control department and ordering lab supplies. This position reports to the lab manager, coordinates tasks with the lab manager and works in cooperation with other departments, particularly manufacturing. As a lab tech, you will be responsible to:

  • Log and complete color match requests, which includes matching colors, and then making proof displays to send to the customers.
  • Establish and maintain accurate and complete records for all color match formulas, hard files, and computer files.
  • Maintain the work area, which includes cleaning and upkeep of equipment and instruments,waste disposal and keeping everything in safe working order.
  • Perform established assessment tests/evaluations of products in QC when assistance is needed.
  • Recognize and respondappropriately to the urgencies of production situations.
  • Operate, clean, and understand principles and practical functions of lab equipment and instruments.
  • Keep current on changing requirements in test methods, evaluations, specificationsand other special situations.
  • Complete assigned online safety training and work in a safe manner.
  • Order and maintain inventory of assigned lab supplies.
  • Work cooperatively with other groups in the technical department and withother departments.
  • Work off site assistingin-plant operations with lab and production needs.
  • Take on added responsibilities as needs arise.
Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Have good and effective written, reading comprehensionand verbalcommunication skills.
  • Have excellent basic math and computer skills.
  • Work on multiple projects at any time.
  • Interpret data and draw effective conclusions.
  • Travel will be required.

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have:

  • Color matching experience.
  • Proficiency with a spectrophotometer and densitometer.
  • Press room experience.
  • Experience with solvent-based inks.
Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, long-term care, 401(k), and more. Through our benefits programs we support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don't just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Be a part of a sustainable enterprise wherewe prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees above all else. We believe that investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success.

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$26 - $30 depending on experience
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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