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Brook & Whittle

Ink Technician

Guilford, CT · On-site

We are a leading prime label printer offering packaging solutions for highly decorated shrink, film ... ink is available to produce the job. • Be able to understand color matching on UV, LED, and ...

PLI Cards

Ink Technician

North Las Vegas, NV

Serves as a liaison to sales teams and customers to ensure printed products meets brand and design ... Ink stock monitoring and re-order requests. * Handle and mix inks and chemicals used in ...

Hubergroup USA, INC

Flexo INK Technician (NC)

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Job Title: Ink Technician (In-Plant)-Flexo Inks Department: Technical Reports to: Director of ... Print out formulas for daily orders * Must be able to calculate the pounds needed for each job ...

Bloom Energy

Ink Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$28.02 - $40.32/hr

We are looking for a Ink Manufacturing Technician to join our team in one of today's most exciting ... Use printing machines as needed * Run quality inspection equipment * Perform equipment set up ...

Bloom Energy

Ink Technician

Fremont, CA

$28.02 - $40.32/hr

We are looking for a Ink Manufacturing Technician to join our team in one of today's most exciting ... Use printing machines as needed * Run quality inspection equipment * Perform equipment set up ...

Amcor

Ink Technician - ASCUR

Reidsville, NC · On-site

REQUIREMENTS * high school diploma or GED. * two years experience in a printing packing environment. * knowledge of inks computer skills matching color and use of ink dispensing equipment is ...

Groupe Lacroix

Platemaker/Ink Technician Prepress

Aurora, IL · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

The Ink Technician is responsible for creating a color by mixing ink using the Ink dispenser and ... Must have a printing and/or pre-press background. REQUIREMENTS: • * Minimum of 1 year of ...

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How much do printing ink technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for printing ink technician 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Printing Ink Technician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Printing Ink Technician, you need a solid understanding of ink formulation, color matching, and chemical handling, typically supported by a high school diploma or associate degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with spectrophotometers, mixing equipment, and safety protocols like OSHA guidelines is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure high-quality ink production, adherence to safety standards, and smooth collaboration with production teams.

What is a Printing Ink Technician job?

A Printing Ink Technician is responsible for preparing, testing, and adjusting inks used in printing processes to ensure they meet quality and color standards. They work with various inks, substrates, and printing methods to achieve desired results. Their duties include mixing and matching colors, conducting viscosity and pH tests, and troubleshooting ink-related issues during production. This role is essential in maintaining print consistency, efficiency, and quality for packaging, labels, publications, and other printed materials.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Printing Ink Technician?

As a Printing Ink Technician, your typical day involves mixing and preparing inks according to precise specifications, testing ink batches for quality and consistency, and adjusting formulas as needed for different printing jobs. You’ll collaborate closely with press operators, production staff, and quality control teams to ensure color accuracy and meet fast-paced production deadlines. Maintaining proper inventory of raw materials and complying with safety and environmental regulations are also key aspects of the job. This hands-on role offers variety and the opportunity to develop specialized skills that can support advancement into supervisory or technical roles within the printing industry.

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Ink Technician

Ink Technician

PLI Card Marketing Solutions

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for ink mixing and color matching of lithographic and silk screen inks. Serves as a liaison to sales teams and customers to ensure printed products meets brand and design requirements.

Additional Information

PLI is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PLI does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Functions:

The list of functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed below.

Duties:

  • Ink mixing, estimation of ink quantity for production, proper labeling of ink containers, proper storage and waste disposal within OSHA guidelines.
  • Cleaning and organizing ink room.
  • Maintaining ink inventories and working with ink companies.
  • Ink stock monitoring and re-order requests.
  • Handle and mix inks and chemicals used in lithographic and silk screen printing.

Administrative tasks:

  • Maintaining ink formulas and records.
  • Having ink retains that are labeled and dated for future ink mixing.
  • Color drawdowns for customers on time in a final production form.
    • Lamination, post lamination or non-lamination on the correct substrate.
  • Generate and Maintain customer archives.
  • Documentation for future production on job tickets.
  • Inventory Control monitoring for reorder points of consumables

Qualifications:

1 year experience with the following, preferred:

  • Draw Downs
  • Color matching
  • Ink Dispensing
  • Densitometer Readings/Measurements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced mathematical skills with ink formulas
  • Clear vision, correct color perception and mathematical skills.
  • Effective communication and relationship building skills with sales team, customers and press team
  • Knowledge of ink making equipment.
  • Basic level MS Excel proficiency
  • Self-motivated
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

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 job functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear and comprehend.
  • The employee is required to stand for extended period of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms on a daily basis.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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 job functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in an indoor setting, but may be exposed to variable temperature conditions indoor and outside (occasionally extreme heat or extreme cold).
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dust and/or mite hazards.
  • The employee must be prepared to respond to emergencies should they occur. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. A demonstrated commitment to safety is a condition of employment.

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