Plate Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Prepress/Plate Technician to support production by preparing negatives and photopolymer plates, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining accurate workflow records.

Prepress/Plate Technician Flexible start time (after training) 10AM-11AM-12PM and work 8 hour shift

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Proof of High school diploma or equivalent is a must.
• Current and update resume/ showing no more than 3 jobs in the last 7yrs with verifiable references
• Basic computer skills. Basic Math skills using calculator
• Must be able to read a tape measure to the 32nds

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, trim, strip, splice, and organize negatives for production.
• Properly mark up required negatives and plates
• Verify barcodes and maintain accurate production logs and job records.
• Set up, pour, and process photopolymer plates to required specifications.
• Wear gloves and face shield when handling the developer/fixer powder.
• Pour or set up photopolymer plates at a variety of heights accurately.

Perform mechanical or hand pour of plates as necessary.

• Monitor proofs and plate quality, making exposure and thickness adjustments as needed.
• Properly expose screens and fine copy utilizing the extra back exposure technique.

Adjust exposure time for plates as needed.

• Perform measurements, distortion calculations, and quality checks for production accuracy.
• Utilize distortion calculations accurately
• Record material usage and production time in company software for each job in Cyframe.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and production specifications.
• Basic computer skills and experience with production tracking systems preferred.
• Manufacturing, printing, or prepress experience is a plus.

Schedule: Full-Time / Must be able to train on 1st shift for 30 days. Flexible start time after training 10AM-11AM-12PM and work 8-10hr hour shift
Location: [Holland, OH]
Pay: [$18 hourly] Temp to Hire position. with full benefits at hire.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform light maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Performs all job duties safely and in accordance with the company quality guidelines.
• Performs general housekeeping to keep area clean. Any other duties as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned
• Enjoy employee engagement activities, like company lunches and picnics, holiday parties is just a part perks when working with one of the #1 voted work places in the area for years running now in the Toeldo area!
• EOE