Ink Technician III

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.    Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. Job DescriptionI.a. Purpose:This position is responsible for the Ink Blending operations to properly blend inks in order to meet customer and/or Bemis specifications for viscosity, color, strength, amount and coverage to meet job requirements. Provides guidance & recommendations to operators for all inks produced or controlled in the ink operations.I.b. ScopeThis is a third level Ink Technician role. It requires very limited supervision and performs duties that are more complex in nature. May provide guidance to the lower level Ink Technicians.II. DutiesActs as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Follow all plant-wide, department-wide environmental and safety rules. Responsible for getting jobs up and running in a timely manner (taking into consideration all aspects of achieving color including following a logical step by step process, i.e.; checking to see if run condition was followed, lay down/print quality of ink, viscosity, possibility of contamination, etc.). Responsible for the ink dispensing system (i.e. software upgrades, internal system changes, SAP, entering and tagging all containers with container ID numbers, maintenance and calibrations) Troubleshoots dispenser issues with the ink dispensing system. Interacts daily with department Supervisors / Managers regarding ink quality issues and improvement initiatives. Perform lab mixes (color matching) and providing printed swatches for all new colors. Preform lab testing for different printing applications as needed by customer. Perform the maintenance of ink formulations in the ink dispensing system to ensure all formulas are available and revisions are captured. Assigns color folder numbers and works with the graphic department to make sure the jobs flow thru the plant smoothly. Identifies the inks to be reworked that are not suggested by the ink dispensing system software. Helps with reducing and managing the inventory. Assist with the ordering of inks, solvents, adhesives and other supplies. Maintains and watched for jobs needing to be added to the “watch list” and provides comments on how the job ran with regards to color match and dirty print. Acts as a liaison with ink suppliers and manage ink mileage studies. Assists with the resolution of quality / supply / material testing activities with appropriate procurement and manufacturing resources. Attends and participates in department meetings as needed. Assists with customer approvals. Assist Ink Room Supervisor on daily tasks as needed.III. Knowledge• Requirements• Must be able to read, understand and interpret job orders• Must have the ability to perceive or recognize minute similarities or differences in colors, hues and shades of the same color. Must be able to match colors accurately.• Mechanical aptitude preferred to make minor adjustments and/or repairs to ink room equipment.• Must have basic math and reasoning skills.• Must have basic computer skills.• Must be able to make limited decisions in fulfilling job requirements.• Prefer prior printing background.• Must have working knowledge of:• tape measure d. inks and printing materials• spectrophotometer e. basic hand tools• diagnostic equipment f. linear measurement• Sources• Associate’s degree in a technical area or equivalent experience• Five or more years of ink related experience• Continuing education in the printing/ink fieldIV. Contacts• Internal• Daily contact and communication with manufacturing manager, supervisors and hourly personnel.• As needed contact and communication with employees in other departments such as: Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Graphics, Customer Service, Scheduling/Planning, etc.• External• Ink supplier personnel• ResponsibilityThis position has responsibility for providing quality ink blend matches to the manufacturing floor.VI. Essential Physical Requirements• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to fulfill job orders in a safe and efficient manner.• Must be able to work in and around various working conditions:• fumes e. extreme heat and cold• grease/oil f. chemicals• electricity g. dust• moving parts h. noise• Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs. Moving objects that weigh more than this may require using correct equipment and/or accessories.• Must be able to work flexible and/or extended hours to fulfill needs of the job.• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.• Passing a color blindness test is necessary.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Our ExpectationsWe Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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