Lab Tech I - Colormatch

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion. Over 20,000 employees located at 176 subsidiaries across 63 countries work every day to meet the needs of customers by improving performance on the essentials of business, such as reliable, on-time delivery and consistent product quality. Sun Chemical tailors solutions to unique customer needs and brings new ideas and the latest technology to market. Sun Chemical’s unparalleled global presence allows for the delivery of local service and support that is customized to the markets it serves. Recognized as a leading source of innovation, Sun Chemical and DIC have 17 research and development centers that are committed to creating solutions that improve productivity, create new revenue opportunities for customers, and contribute to a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit our website at 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree, technical trade school preferred or minimum 2 years ink industry technical experience.
• 2+ years prior color matching in multiple ink systems preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good organization skills: ability to prioritize.
• InPlant experience preferred