Plate Maker Trainee

Description

The Plate Maker Apprentice operates the CTP Plate Setter for offset printing process. This position reports directly to the Graphics Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates the Computer to Plate “CTP” unit called the Magnus.
• Checks chemicals, handles and moves metal plates to pressroom staging area and recycle area.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of all work performed during the platemaking process.
• Make all plates and verify they are accurate to customer approved proof, die vinyl and blanket.
• Remake any Die vinyls and blankets.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
• Perform all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• Perform other duties assigned by Graphics Supervisor.
• Update the plate status in Schedule Assistant and maintain a log of plates and blankets made.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or 2 to 5 years of production experience in manufacturing environment in work related field.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good understanding of 4-color process.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency mathematical ability including understanding of measurements.
• Must be detail-oriented.