Plate Mounter

The purpose of this position is to mount printing plates on cylinders / sleeves following customer specifications and company procedure in an accurate fashion so that press operators can achieve desired print registration and impression with ease and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Translate written and computer generated layout specifications into the requirements for mounting plates.

• Set up job using plate mounter.

• Prepare plates to be mounted. (Clean and or minor repair.)

• Apply plates using correct mounting tape.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Planning- Coordinate with shift supervisor to plan mounting order.

• Documentation- Complete required forms and obtain required signatures.

• QC- With the help of shift supervisor, make sure job is mounted correctly. ( Job Check-off )

Qualifications

• Ability to perform with meticulous attention to detail.

• Must be able to read tape measure

• Can work with very small tolerances. (In the thousandths of an inch range.)

• Must have good math skills.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER SKILLS:

• Must be a high school graduate.

• Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to give attention to detail and follow-up in all areas.

• Prior experience in flexographic printing a plus.

Employee Training Required:

• Leadership and Training Skills

• Basic Safety

• Plates: Proper Cleaning and Storage

• QC : Proper Inspection, Preparation and repair.

• Communication Skills: Written and Verbal

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Reading Specifications

• Job Lay-out: Harley and Opticheck

• Tape and Plate Application

• Procedure Training: Documentation and Check-off

• ISO Awareness: Understanding our Quality Objectives