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Pretoria: Ink Chemist / Junior Engineer posted by Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

Pretoria: Ink Chemist / Junior Engineer posted by Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

Company
Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

Location
Gauteng

Job Type
Packaging

Job Description

Are you passionate about color chemistry and precision? Join our dynamic team in the Packaging Division as an Ink Chemist / Junior Engineer and contribute to high-quality ink production that powers our printing operations.

Role Purpose

To oversee the end-to-end ink mixing operations within the Ink Kitchen, ensuring timely and accurate shade matching, ink inventory control, and smooth supply of ink to the production floor. The role also maintains hygiene standards and upholds customer specifications through precise and consistent practices.

Key Responsibilities

Ink Mixing Operations

  • Accurately mix inks based on customer specifications and job requirements
  • Minimize press returns through effective shade matching

Color Management

  • Develop and maintain consistent color shades
  • Reduce waste from mismatched or rejected colors

Inventory Control

  • Maintain real-time stock records of mixed inks and WIP
  • Ensure just-in-time (JIT) ink availability for production

Ink Supply Coordination

  • Supply mixed inks to the production floor in sync with shift schedules
  • Proactively report ink requirements or shortages to the section head

Hygiene & Compliance

  • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the ink mixing area per GMP standards
  • Follow all environmental, health, safety (EHS), and chemical handling protocols
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Key Interactions

Internal:

  • Printing/Press Section
  • Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC)
  • Quality Control (QC) and Warehouse

External:

  • Occasional interaction with ink suppliers (as directed)

Education:

  • B.Sc /M.Sc in Chemistry or Diploma in Organic Chemistry
  • Specialization in inks, paints, or coatings is preferred

Experience:

  • 3 to 6 years in ink preparation, color matching, or ink mixing within a packaging or printing environment

Technical Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of color chemistry and pigment behavior
  • Experience with flexographic and rotogravure ink systems
  • Skilled in using ink mixing equipment and viscosity control tools
  • Familiarity with solvent-based systems and safe chemical handling

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective communicator and team player
  • Able to work under pressure and adapt to shift requirements
  • Commitment to workplace hygiene, safety, and continuous improvement

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