Press Ready Mounter/3rd Shift (40621)

General Responsibilities

The Mounter is directed daily by the Press Supervisor. Prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses and is responsible for quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery.

• Notifies management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair.
• Maintains production and quality standards as set forth by supervision.
• Organizes workflow for smooth operation.
• Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order.
• Lifts and places printing sleeves of specified size on mounter-proofing machine.
• Measures and sets cameras used as guides for alignment of printing plates.
• Applies cushion backing to sleeve to prep for plate mounting.
• Maneuvers plate on sleeve for proper position according to job specifications.
• Checks plates versus supplied proofs to verify accuracy.
• Strips used sleeves, cleans, and files.
• Records meters run for wear tracking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)

• FACILITY: Prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses. Responsible for mounting photopolymer plates onto sleeves and proofing.
• OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: Must have good speaking skills. Read, write, and understand English. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and employees.
• HEALTH AND SAFETY: Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with American Fuji Seal’s guidelines. Visually inspects the facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, and helps maintain a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma equivalent.
• Demonstrated insight into mechanical and process analysis.
• Must be able to see and compare colors.
• Must be able to see small graphic details.
• Communicates in both verbal and written matters.
• Able to work overtime and any schedule that management deems necessary to maintain production.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Technology or related field (preferred).
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of plastic films (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of solvent base and water base inks (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling are required.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing computer and working within arm’s reach.
• Subject to hazards: proximity to moving forklift and stored chemicals.