Summary
Integrated Plastics Packaging is hiring an Assistant Ink Chemist in Dubai. The role involves preparing and mixing gravure inks, checking viscosity and other quality parameters, and maintaining batch and test records. The assistant also supports shade matching, prepares drawdowns for approval, and helps resolve ink-related issues on the printing floor. The posting does not specify qualifications, salary, or visa conditions.
The posting
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. Ink Preparation & Mixing
- Prepare gravure printing inks as per approved formulation and Work Order requirements.
- Follow specified ink, solvent, additive and mixing ratios.
- Ensure correct batch identification, traceability and labeling.
- Operate and maintain ink mixing/dispensing equipment.
- Ensure proper filtration before ink is issued to the printing machine.
- Maintain cleanliness of mixing tanks, containers, pumps and associated equipment.
2. Viscosity & Ink Quality Control
- Check and maintain ink viscosity as per machine/process requirements.
- Monitor ink condition during printing and make controlled viscosity adjustments.
- Check ink shade, strength, drying behavior and other required parameters.
- Conduct basic laboratory tests as instructed by the Ink Chemist/QA.
- Maintain records of ink preparation and quality checks.
3. Shade Matching & Color Support
- Assist the Ink Chemist in shade matching and ink correction.
- Prepare drawdowns/proofs for shade approval.
- Support Pantone/customer shade matching.
- Record formulation changes and corrections accurately.
- Ensure approved shade/formulation is followed during production.
4. Printing Machine Support
- Provide technical support to Printing Operators regarding:
- Viscosity
- Ink drying
- Color strength
- Ink flow
- Foaming
- Blocking
- Doctor blade-related ink issues
- Substrate/ink compatibility
- Attend printing-floor ink-related problems quickly.
- Coordinate with the Printing Supervisor and Machine Operator for process adjustments.