Ink Technician Jobs
Ink Technician jobs are open across printing, packaging, textile, and commercial manufacturing industries, covering specializations in color matching, ink formulation, and press operation, from entry-level press room roles to senior ink lab and quality control positions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: NA Ink Center Support Technician
Flint Group
Job Title: NA Ink Center Support Technician
Primary Location: Varies
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operating through five strategic business segments worldwide – Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Sheetfed Offset, and Flint Group Digital Xeikon – we deliver inks and coatings, tailored solutions, digital print consumables and digital engines. Our future is firmly focused on integrated solutions to support a full range of packaging applications. We are committed to innovation, service, and solutions to meet evolving market demands for sustainable, regulatory-compliant, efficient packaging production - now and into the future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Traveling Ink Technician provides technical and operational support to multiple customer locations by managing ink blending, color matching, troubleshooting, inventory management, and quality control activities utilizing the Flint Group Standard Ink Management System. This role serves as a flexible resource, supporting customer operations during vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, new customer implementations, business growth, and other operational needs.
The Traveling Ink Technician must be comfortable working independently in a variety of manufacturing environments while quickly adapting to new customer operations and maintaining Flint Group's high standards for safety, quality, and customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure compliance with all customer and Flint Group safety requirements and policies
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within customer ink rooms
- Travel to customer locations as assigned to provide onsite technical and operational support.
- Operate various types and models of Ink Dispensing Equipment and software to maintain accurate production, inventory, and batch documentation.
- Perform color matching and color adjustments to meet customer specifications.
- Monitor quality control processes to ensure products consistently meet customer requirements.
- Support customer press operations by troubleshooting ink, color, and press-related issues.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage ink usage efficiently.
- Evaluate and process press returns for recycling and reuse when appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal Flint Group teams.
- Support new customer startups, business transitions, and special projects as needed.
- Perform additional technical, operational, and customer support duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience in printing, ink blending, color matching, or related manufacturing environments required.
- Flexographic printing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience utilizing X rite, Color Cert and Autura or similar color management software preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly adapt to different customer environments and priorities.
- Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional support.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel is required up to 100% of the time.
- Travel throughout North America locations, including potential for occasional travel to Canada.
- Must be willing and able to travel by automobile and commercial airline.
- Flexibility to travel on short notice based on customer and business needs.
- Travel expenses, lodging, and meals provided in accordance with company policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work safely in manufacturing and pressroom environments.
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately for quality inspection and color matching.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends or extended hours, based on customer needs.
WHY JOIN FLINT GROUP?
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
Join a global organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts customer success.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Flint Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Title: NA Ink Center Support Technician
Flint Group
Job Title: NA Ink Center Support Technician
Primary Location: Varies
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operating through five strategic business segments worldwide – Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Sheetfed Offset, and Flint Group Digital Xeikon – we deliver inks and coatings, tailored solutions, digital print consumables and digital engines. Our future is firmly focused on integrated solutions to support a full range of packaging applications. We are committed to innovation, service, and solutions to meet evolving market demands for sustainable, regulatory-compliant, efficient packaging production - now and into the future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Traveling Ink Technician provides technical and operational support to multiple customer locations by managing ink blending, color matching, troubleshooting, inventory management, and quality control activities utilizing the Flint Group Standard Ink Management System. This role serves as a flexible resource, supporting customer operations during vacations, leaves of absence, staffing shortages, new customer implementations, business growth, and other operational needs.
The Traveling Ink Technician must be comfortable working independently in a variety of manufacturing environments while quickly adapting to new customer operations and maintaining Flint Group's high standards for safety, quality, and customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure compliance with all customer and Flint Group safety requirements and policies
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within customer ink rooms
- Travel to customer locations as assigned to provide onsite technical and operational support.
- Operate various types and models of Ink Dispensing Equipment and software to maintain accurate production, inventory, and batch documentation.
- Perform color matching and color adjustments to meet customer specifications.
- Monitor quality control processes to ensure products consistently meet customer requirements.
- Support customer press operations by troubleshooting ink, color, and press-related issues.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage ink usage efficiently.
- Evaluate and process press returns for recycling and reuse when appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal Flint Group teams.
- Support new customer startups, business transitions, and special projects as needed.
- Perform additional technical, operational, and customer support duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience in printing, ink blending, color matching, or related manufacturing environments required.
- Flexographic printing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience utilizing X rite, Color Cert and Autura or similar color management software preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly adapt to different customer environments and priorities.
- Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional support.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel is required up to 100% of the time.
- Travel throughout North America locations, including potential for occasional travel to Canada.
- Must be willing and able to travel by automobile and commercial airline.
- Flexibility to travel on short notice based on customer and business needs.
- Travel expenses, lodging, and meals provided in accordance with company policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work safely in manufacturing and pressroom environments.
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately for quality inspection and color matching.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends or extended hours, based on customer needs.
WHY JOIN FLINT GROUP?
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
Join a global organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts customer success.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Flint Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ink technician jobs.
- Experience with ink mixing, color matching, and spectrophotometry equipment
- Proficiency with Pantone color systems and CMYK process standards
- Ability to operate and maintain flexographic, offset, or gravure printing equipment
- Knowledge of ink chemistry including resins, pigments, solvents, and additives
- High school diploma or GED with one to three years of press room or ink lab experience
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and production recordkeeping
Tips for Your Ink Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to ink chemistry
Hiring managers for ink technician roles scan for specific chemistry knowledge, not just press experience. Call out your hands-on work with pigments, resins, solvents, or viscosity testing by name so your resume clears the first screening round.
List every color-matching system you know
Employers filter hard on Pantone, CMYK, spectrophotometry, and densitometry experience. If you've worked with specific ink mixing software or color measurement tools, name them in a dedicated skills section so they don't get overlooked.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ink technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your substrate
Ink behavior varies significantly across paper, film, corrugated board, and fabric. Focus your search on job postings that name the substrate you have the most experience with, since employers treat substrate knowledge as a hard qualification, not a nice-to-have.
Bring a color proof or waste sheet to interviews
A physical print sample showing a color correction you dialed in or a press problem you solved is more persuasive than any answer you can give verbally. Pack a few examples in a folder and reference them when the interviewer asks about your process.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Most ink technician openings run across multiple shifts, and overnight or weekend premiums can meaningfully change your total compensation. Ask explicitly about shift differential rates before accepting an offer so you're comparing full compensation, not just the base figure.
Ink Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ink technicians?
The companies hiring the most ink technicians right now include Ronpak, ProAmpac, and Flint, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Packaging manufacturers and commercial printers consistently post the highest volume of open roles.
How many ink technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of ink technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is with physical equipment and substrates. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are ink formulation support, color standards management, and technical sales support roles that don't require daily press-side presence.
How do you become an ink technician?
Start by building hands-on experience in a press room or print production environment, ideally through an entry-level press operator or lab assistant role. Focus on learning color matching, ink viscosity, and substrate behavior. Many employers train on the job, but coursework in chemistry, graphic arts, or printing technology strengthens your candidacy. Certifications from industry organizations can also demonstrate formal knowledge to employers.
Can you get hired as an ink technician with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if they have a background in print production, chemistry, or a related manufacturing environment. Emphasize any exposure to mixing, measuring, or quality checking processes, even outside of an ink-specific context. Entry-level press room roles and ink lab assistant positions are the most common starting points for candidates building toward a full technician role.
What does the ink technician interview process look like?
Most ink technician interviews involve an initial phone or video screen followed by an in-person visit that often includes a walk-through of the production floor or lab. Interviewers typically ask about your color-matching process, how you troubleshoot ink consistency problems, and your experience with specific substrates or equipment. Some employers include a practical component where they ask you to identify a color issue or describe how you'd correct a press formula.
Where can I find and apply to ink technician jobs?
You can find and apply to ink technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and substrate focus, then apply directly to each opening that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching a role before it closes.
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