Ink Technician

Ink Technician Water-Based Ink Mixing & Color Matching | Full-Time | Cleveland, TN

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a leading organization in the printing and packaging industry for a hands-on Ink Technician to support in-plant ink production operations.

This role is ideal for candidates who love working with precision, color, and chemistry and who are ready to play a vital part in maintaining high-quality ink performance and color consistency for a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do :

Weigh, blend, and deliver press-ready inks that meet exact customer specifications.

Perform accurate color matching and adjustments for production schedules.

Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, adjustments, and quality checks.

Select raw materials, test recycled ink batches, and verify conformance to standards.

Support plant audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain a clean, safe workspace and adhere to all PPE and safety guidelines.

What You Bring :

1+ year of hands-on experience with water-based inks (required).

Proficiency in color formulation, color matching, flexographic printing, or press toning .

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions.

Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts (day, night, weekends) .

Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a production setting.

High school diploma or equivalent (some college or chemistry coursework preferred).

Why Work Through NWTS :

At Northwest Talent Solutions , we don't just fill jobs we build connections between skilled professionals and innovative employers across manufacturing, production, and engineering.

Our Differentiators :

️ Specialized Manufacturing Expertise Decades of experience placing talent in printing, packaging, and industrial production.

AI-Driven Candidate Matching Precision sourcing to identify best-fit candidates faster.

OFCCP-Compliant & DEI-Focused Ethical, inclusive recruiting practices that ensure opportunity for all.

Hands-On Partnership Every candidate personally reviewed and represented by an experienced NWTS recruiter.

Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Apply Today

If you're ready to mix precision with creativity and take your career to the next level, we'd love to connect.

Apply today through Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) and join a team where quality and innovation meet color.

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