Material prep/Plate maker/ General Factory Worker

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.