Make Ready Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

About the role

The Plate Mounter role is responsible for affixing plates to cylinders in accordance with job ticket specifications at our flexographic label plant.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Read job tickets carefully before operating equipment to ensure customer specifications are met
• Use a computer to view production schedule; recognize like jobs or scheduling improvement opportunities to support business efficiencies
• Regular, quick movement throughout the facility and work area to mount plants for upcoming jobs
• Gather necessary cylinders, tools, and tint sleeves per job ticket instructions
• Pull plates from the envelope to verify condition and number of plates
• Cut plates to the proper length according to scale
• Verify proper sticky back to use according to the plate negatives envelope
• Mount plates according to job ticket instructions
• Stage job orders on the counter according to the specified press and in order of the current schedule
• Make plates when necessary
• Pull plates from the central file
• Organize, track, and maintain cleanliness of the area and plate file
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace; light maintenance of machinery and slitting blades may also be required
• Participation in department meetings, process improvement events, training, and safety program as scheduled
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Printshop experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and in written form); seen as a team player
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (able to pass a ruler test)
• Ability correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test)
• Ability to differentiate colors (able to pass a color test)
• Ability to input data into the computer
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods of time
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reaching with arms and hands; talking and hearing. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally, an employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to train on 1st shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day