Job Description
Ink & Coatings Technician – Metal Decoration
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Join an Industry Leader
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Interpack Australia is a leading manufacturer of premium metal packaging and closures. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Ink & Coatings Technician who enjoys technical challenges, colour precision and continuous improvement.
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This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced metal decorating and coating technology, collaborate with experienced professionals and play an important role in delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers across the food, beverage and industrial sectors.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for preparing, blending, testing and controlling UV inks, conventional inks and coatings used within our metal decoration operations.
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Working closely with Production, Pre-Press and Quality teams, you will help maintain exceptional print quality, accurate colour consistency and efficient production performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Formulate and blend UV inks, conventional inks and coatings to required specifications.
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Develop accurate colour matches using X-Rite spectrophotometers and colour management software.
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Provide press-side technical support, including troubleshooting, viscosity adjustments and curing optimisation.
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Conduct quality testing, including adhesion, flexibility, gloss, scratch resistance and cure performance.
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Maintain master colour standards, proofs, formulations and accurate D365 records.
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Work closely with Pre-Press on new product and colour development.
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Manage ink room inventory and recycled ink programs to minimise waste.
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Maintain ink dispensing systems,



mixers and laboratory equipment.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety, quality, productivity, machine uptime and cost reduction.
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Assist production teams in resolving ink, coating and print-quality issues.
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About You
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To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:
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Experience in metal decoration, offset printing, ink technology, coatings or a similar manufacturing environment.
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A strong understanding of colour matching, colour management and print quality.
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Experience working with UV and conventional inks and coatings.
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Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
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Positive communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
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A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in continuous improvement.
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Experience using Microsoft D365 or another ERP system would be advantageous.
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Why Join Interpack?
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Work with state-of-the-art metal decorating and coating technology.
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Contribute to premium food, beverage and industrial packaging projects.
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Join a collaborative team focused on safety, quality and innovation.
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Receive ongoing technical training and career-development opportunities.
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Be part of a well-established business committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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Success in This Role
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You will be recognised for consistently delivering accurate colour results, reducing ink and coating waste, improving machine uptime, supporting production teams and contributing to Interpack's reputation for exceptional quality.
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📌 Ink & Coatings Technician - Metal Decoration (Victoria)
🏢 Interpack
📍 Victoria