Colormatch Lab Technician - Philadelphia, PA
Day Shift
The Colormatch Lab Technician is responsible for providing color matches and color proof support to our customers; as well as provide color support for national projects.
Apply color theory and digital color principles using various lab equipment, SAP, Outlook, Excel, and color software / hardware to yield proficient color matching and proofing to meet customer request.
Responsibilities :
- Create and reproduce high-quality Color Match and proofs for all incoming requests for supporting geographical region and national new business projects.
- Format and create customer presentations in accordance to established strict specification tolerances.
- 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 for both local and feeder sites in a digital shared file.
- Accurate real time accounting of and reporting of color match data through designated software.
- Complete and accurate data entry reporting of all project activities daily through designated software.
- Use appropriate colorants, finished ink systems, additives, special effect metallic, pearlescent, optical brighteners, vehicles and extenders.
- Use of various substrates for color matching and proofs.
- Maintains lab and equipment in the highest standards for a clean working environment.
- Performs calibration of all lab equipment according to frequency schedule.
- Data entry of project in appropriate file location either physical, electronic or both.
- Identifies need for ordering equipment and supplies for the Color Match Lab through an approval process.
- Works with Lead and / or Manager to determine project priorities.
- Adheres to all safety rules and regulations according to quality and safety policies.
Education & Experience :
- Associate degree, technical trade school preferred or minimum 3 years ink industry technical experience.
- 3-5 years prior color matching in multiple ink systems
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good organization skills : ability to prioritize.
Preferred :
- InPlant experience
2 days ago