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Ink Chemist / Junior Enginee
FACTPretoria, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionPerform all activities related to mixing of ink daily as per customer specification. Maintain W.I.P (Work In Progress) daily. Ensure just in time availability of the mixed ink. Ensure the supply of the mixed ink for production shift wise. Ensure the hygiene level of Ink Mixing store at the plant. B.Sc / M.Sc Diploma in Organic Chemistry Should have professional experience of 3-6 years in chemical mixing Should have the knowledge of colours and related technology Flexible and adaptable Understanding of internal / external customer / supplier relationships. Polymer chemistry and fluid chemistry and characterization techniques Experience with fluid manufacturing Supplier management (order lab supplies and chemicals and always being aware of expiration dates) Technical problem solving
Duties
- Accountable for ink kitchen activities and storing of fresh ink
- Monitor and control maintenance costs
- Colour Management (Shade matching & minimize the press return ink)
- Keep a track and record of raw materials the mixed ink inventory.
- Ensure just in time availability of the mixed ink.
- Test and match ink shade, prepare and mix ink canes as per manufacturing and expiry dates
- Manage the supply of the ink.
- Maintain hygiene of the ink storeroom with compliance to health and safety policies and procedures
- Develop, improve and customize equipment products, formulas and analyse methods and processes for ink manufacturing.
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