Sr Plate Maker

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thicknesses from polymer sheet material.                                        
                                    

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness.
•    Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to beginning polymer processing to avoid imperfections in the plates.
•    Reviews order to determine plate material,thickness, and digital specifications
•    Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together.
•    Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates
•    Assists with performing exposure and laser tests.
•    Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit to process polymer plates.
•    Performs the necessary quality control checks to ensure that printing plates meets all specifications required for proper print production.  
•    Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, monitors and corrects unsafe conditions.
•    Is responsible for inventory control to ensure that plate and processing materials are on hand and available for the manufacturing process at all times.
•    Slip sheet finished plates before delivering to the shipping department. 
•    Provides backup coverage for the following Departments: Shipping/Receiving and the Proofing Dept.          
•    Additional duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    High school Diploma or GED
•    3+ years of previous experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.