Ink Inplant technician
Date: 30 Sept 2025
Location: Isipingo, ZA, 4110
Company: Sun Chemical Corporation
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Inplant Technician to join our team in Springs, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our inplant operations, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, maintaining equipment, and providing technical support to meet quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup, calibration, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Moving barrels and colour matching
- Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with production teams to optimize processes and improve productivity.
- Support training of staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a strong preference for experience in printing, inks, or related industries.
- Experience in Metal Decorating Ink would be be a distinct advantage.
- Good understanding of colour
- Strong technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of safety standards and environmental protocols.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- The chance to work with an innovative global leader in the industry.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.