Printing Ink Room Technician

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in North America and in retail services in Canada and is Canada's largest printer. The Corporation is also the leading Canadian French-language educational publishing group. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

The Ink Technician is responsible for mixing and staging inks, performing color match and tracking inks in inventory.

Schedule: 2nd shift, 3PM - 1AM Monday - Friday, shifts may vary depending on business needs.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25 - $28/hr depending on experience.

When your actions lead to success:

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

• Upholds all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility, including the TC Transcontinental Code of Conduct and values.
• Complies with all the standards that are followed in the TC Huntley plant, including, but not limited to-Health, Safety, Wellness (HSW), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and any other processes established within the TC Huntley plant.
• Responsible for reporting all safety, quality, and food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Specific Duties:

• Maintain color control program in the ink lab and on pressroom floor.
• Check schedule and print jobs to make/stage the required inks for specific jobs. Moves ink into and out of inventory storage via physical lifting and/or utilizing lift assist devices and forklift operation.
• Tests samples of the printed film for color matches.
• Makes additions to inks as needed to adjust the color.
• Keeps track of color match data, work off ink data and press return data in appropriate log.
• Formulate pantone/custom colors.
• Clean/wash and empty 5-gallon buckets of ink.
• Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment and meet OSHA safety requirements.

When your expertise drives us:

• Performs responsibilities to expected outcomes.
• Communicates openly, truthfully, and compassionately with respect for individual differences.
• Identify issues and problems within manufacturing and quality processes. Work with Supervisor/Manager to define and resolve problems, as well as recommend improvement processes.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Prior experience in printing industry a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other tracking software.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to pass color test.
• Job requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to work around strong odors as the ink is water based.
• Motivated and self-directed with good teamwork skills.

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive-at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment-promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact talent@tc.tc.

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