Technician - Plate Mounting

About the role

The Plate Mounting Technician is responsible for accurately mounting plates on to printing cylinders or sleeves so that the colors, as designated by the individual work order, go into the correct register when they get to the presses. To perform this job, you will obtain and read job work orders. Collect cylinders for each job and strip sticky back, mount print plates on cylinders by color, make sure all cylinders are correctly mounted and locked in place by interpreting and following quality and safety instructions, comparing different items, coordinating activities. Solve problems and correct errors by detecting details, analyzing information, measuring, and making calculations, reading manuals and instructions, researching problems, using judgment. Discuss production schedule with Shift Supervisor. Troubleshoot problems to prevent press downtime.

Requirements

• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination skills, strong mechanical skills and the ability to lift and load weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write and fluently speak English; must be able to perform basic Math.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills.
• Able to adjust to changing operational conditions; must be familiar with all machines, secondary and material handling operations of the department.
• Great attendance!
• Great attention to detail.
• Able to run specific jobs within prescribed times and meet all Safety, Quality, and Operational standards.
• Work in a manufacturing plant utilizing computers, dollies, forklift, hand tools, safety knives, packaging equipment, pallet jacks and standard safety equipment.
• Utilize resource materials including production schedule and standardized forms/paperwork.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Benefits

• Small Facility Culture | Large Corporation Perks
• Safety First. It’s the top priority for our team.
• Clean and climate-controlled environment.
• Encouraging Culture with recognition programs and team building activities.
• Advancement Opportunities | A place to build a future in a STABLE & GROWING industry.
• Strong Core Values: Integrity | Intensity | Involvement | Innovation | Impact
• Progression programs to build entry level talent into top talent.
• Involved team-oriented training that sets you up for success.
• Bonuses and incentives that reward employees for their contributions.
• Quarterly Production Bonuses
• Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
• 11 paid holidays
• Great Paid time off (vac