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Ink Technician

Waupun, WI · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Ink Technician Bring your color-matching and technical skills to a critical role supporting press operations. As an Ink Technician, you'll mix, match, and manage inks to ensure consistent color and ...

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How much do ink jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for ink in the United States is $20.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ink job?

An Ink job typically involves working with ink in various industries such as printing, manufacturing, or design. Responsibilities may include mixing and matching ink colors, ensuring proper ink application on materials, maintaining printing equipment, and troubleshooting ink-related issues. Jobs in this field can range from ink technicians in printing companies to specialists in ink formulation and production. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of ink properties are often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ink position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ink Technician, you need a solid understanding of color theory, chemistry, and print production processes, usually supported by relevant vocational training or technical certification. Familiarity with ink mixing systems, spectrophotometers, and quality control software is essential for precision and consistency. Strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and collaboration skills help ensure print jobs meet exacting standards and timelines. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining high product quality, minimizing waste, and ensuring efficient workflow in print manufacturing environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Ink Technician in a printing facility?

As an Ink Technician, your daily responsibilities generally involve mixing, matching, and preparing inks according to specific print job requirements, monitoring ink inventory, and conducting quality control tests to ensure color accuracy and consistency. You may also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining mixing equipment, managing safe storage and disposal of chemicals, and troubleshooting ink-related issues during production runs. Collaboration with press operators, production supervisors, and quality assurance teams is common to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of client specifications. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to safety protocols, making it both hands-on and teamwork-oriented.
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Inplant Manager - Liquid Ink

$57K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Company Description

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make.  We're globally recognized for our innovation, and we're 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. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more. 

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success.  Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members. 

We're actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

Job Description

This role offers a starting range of $57,000 to $73,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

We are seeking an Inplant Manager to work at our customer's site. This person will serve as a liaison between INX and the customer and will be responsible for many functions, including maintaining INX's on-site ink room and making ink. As an Inplant Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing technical service, color matching, ink production and dispensing ink
  • Manufacturing batches of ink under 100 lbs
  • Performing Quality Control tests on incoming and site-manufactured batches
  • Inventory management and monthly consignment counts
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction by superior service
  • Maintaining sound relations with customers
  • Ensuring that the INX representative understands any technical problems encountered by customer, resolving them immediately and documenting appropriately
  • Directing, coordinating, and planning the activities of INX Inplant Technicians
  • Communicating and training   all INX Inplant Techs on operational procedures, assuring they are understood and implemented when applicable
  • Providing continued operational support and conducting inplant quality audits
Qualifications

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

  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, reading comprehension and math skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs and other computer skills
  • Have 2 to 5 years in the ink industry, plus 1 to 3 years supervisory experience
  • Perform technical service
  • Be able to match colors effectively and pass a color vision test
  • Manufacture batches of ink under 100 lbs
  • Perform Quality Control on incoming and on-site manufactured ink batches
  • Be responsible for inventory management, record-keeping and housekeeping

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

  • College degree
  • Previous lab, inplant or warehouse experience
  • Customer service skills
  • SAP knowledge
Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities 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.   Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.