Plate Maker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plate Maker performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thickness 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, all digital specifications. 
• Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together. 
• Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates. 
• Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit to process polymer plates. 
• Performs quality checks on the plates to ensure they meet specifications  
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, monitors and corrects unsafe conditions.  
• Follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintains inventory control to ensure that plate and processing materials are always on hand and available for the manufacturing process.
• Slip sheet finished plates before delivering to the shipping department. 
• Provides backup coverage for the following Depts: Shipping/Receiving and the Proofing Dept.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred 
• 1+years of previous experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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.  
• Occasionally 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.
• Occasionally 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.