FULL TIME - Material Prep/ Print Plate Maker
REPORTS TO : Produation Manager
The Position requires measuring and cutting different types of material with a razor blade and sewing strips of plastic together using an industrial sewing machine. Must be dependable and willing to work OT without a lot of notice.
Physical Requirements:
- Must know how to read specs
- Frequent lifting and carrying from one area of production to another
- ability to stand through an entire shift
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Minimal knowledge of power tool operation
- work independently
Key Responsibilities:
- Exposing light-sensitive printing plates through negative flats
- developing printing plates in automated processors
- mounting the negatives and plates in cameras to expose the plates to light
- punching plates and plate jackets
- inspecting plates for flaws and verifying conformity with master plates
- ensure plates meet company quality and performance standards
- repairing defective plates with missing dots
Other Duties:
- sorting out film and cleaning glass
- maintaining files of the completed client plates
- ordering supplies and mixing chemical solutions
- may need to assist in bindery, pressroom, or composing room when required.
- strong attention to detail
- ability to operate and maintain plate equipment
- good communication skills
- ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines for clients
Environmental working conditions:
- constant noise
- chemical and dust levels
- ability to lift sometimes 50lbs.