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2nd Shift - Ink Technician

ProAmpac · Franklin Park, ILtoday
$46k – $52k

Match, formulate and troubleshoot inks for flexible packaging print orders, run quality checks and manage ink inventory on 2nd shift.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on ink formulation and color matching directly feeding live flexible packaging print production.

Might not be for you. Production-floor, fixed 2-10 PM shift with high school minimum; not a research or development role.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleSet-up ink to match specifications – match, formulate, measure, and troubleshoot ink issues; 2-4 years' experience in ink formulation or color matching

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
2–4 yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Formulation / Compounding
Materials
ink
Benefits
tuition reimbursement

Role details

Description

Salary Range: $22.00 – 25.00/hour (pending experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday / 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac has to offer

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(K) with exceptional company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year
  • Free life and short-term disability insurance
  • Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs
  • Tuition reimbursement

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Set-up ink to match specifications – match, formulate, measure, and troubleshoot ink issues for designated orders; prioritizing as needed.
  • Perform quality tests and checks; maintain records, reports, samples, and recipes/blends.
  • Maintain inventory to meet or exceed goals/targets; maintain storage and work area to meet protocols.
  • Assist with hazardous waste management and record keeping.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

  • HS Dimploma/GED required
  • Relative schooling or certifications – plus
  • Ability to detect color required
  • 2-4 years’ experience in ink formulation or color matching.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Teams, Visio, etc.

Key Competencies

  • Ethical Conduct
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Technical Capacity
  • Communication Proficiency

Work Environment

Work primarily in an indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Safety shoes and vision protection required, hearing protection required in some areas.

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment. Employee may be exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; kneel on hard surfaces; use hands/fingers to handle equipment. The employee is regularly required to communicate with other personnel on the production floor. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to access roof.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time

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Common questions

What is the salary for the 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role at ProAmpac?

The listed annual base salary range is $46K–$52K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role at ProAmpac based?

This role is based in Franklin Park, IL.

What degree is required for the 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role at ProAmpac?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role require?

The posting calls for 2–4 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role work with?

ink.

What techniques or methods are required for this 2nd Shift - Ink Technician role?

color matching, quality testing.