Role & responsibilities -

Responsible for preparing and managing inks as per production plans, ensuring quality standards, color consistency, and performance parameters. Provides press-side support, troubleshooting, and controls ink waste to maintain efficiency and meet customer requirements.
Ink Management System (IMS):

• To assess Ink Quantity requirements and prepare (blend) the ink for the jobs in advance as per Customers Production Planning and Print Quantity.
Rework or use Dilute Ink stocks to maintain agreed level of Press Return Inks as per mutually agreed Target.
Ensure all inks produced meet DIC internal recommendations and also Customer’s requirements including Color consistency, Drying speed, Viscosity, Adhesion, etc.
Adjustment on press due to printing or setting conditions.
Monitor and keep under control Ink shade matching Time & material waste on-press.
Press-side process trouble shooting.
Technical Support:

• Provide in office technical assistance for ink applications.




Troubleshoot print-related issues and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct ink trials, performance evaluations, and process audits.
Customer Interaction:

• Act as the technical interface between the customer and internal teams.
Train customer operators on IMS usage and ink handling best practices.
Maintain robust relationships with press operators, supervisors, and quality teams.
Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily reports on ink consumption, returns, and performance. • Document technical issues, resolutions, and improvement opportunities.
Provide feedback to R&D; and production teams for continuous improvement.
Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in ink handling and storage.
Comply with environmental and regulatory standards.

📌 Ink Chemist Ahmedabad
🏢 DIC India
📍 Ahmedabad