Ink Formulator

Overview: Responsible for providing color match and color proof support to our press department; and provide internal color support for special and new projects. Apply color theory and digital color principals using various lab equipment, Outlook, Excel and color software/hardware to yield proficient color matching and proofing to meet production and customer request.

Essential Job Duties:

• Create and reproduction of high-quality Color Match and proofs for all incoming requests for all projects.
• Format and create customer presentations in accordance to established strict specification tolerances.
• Formulate and/or modify color matches using appropriate colorants, finished ink systems, additives, special effect metallic, pearlescent, optical brighteners, vehicles and extenders, and others as required.
• Performs standard color proofs to ensure compliance to customer and internal specifications, uses various proofing equipment across multiple applications, color software/hardware, color data transmission and submits proof results.
• Provide accurate formulae in a customer shared digital file.
• Accurate color match data through designated software.
• Use of various substrates for color matching and proofs.
• Maintains lab and equipment in the highest standards for a clean working environment.
• The ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Data entry of project in appropriate file location either physical, electronic or both.
• Works with Lead and/or Manager to determine project priorities.
• Adheres to all rules and regulations according to safety, quality and food-safety policies.

Required Education & Experience:

• Associates Degree, technical trade school or minimum 4 years ink industry technical experience
• Proven competence in basic mathematics
• In-plant experience a plus
• 4-6 years prior color matching in multiple ink systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good organization skills; ability to prioritize

Strong communication skills with the ability to follow up and follow through

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is Classic Packaging Company’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Classic Packaging prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable