What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLATE MOUNTER position at ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions, LLC?
SUMMARY: The Plate Mounter is responsible for ensuring that printing plates are mounted accurately for use in flexographic printing press. This position requires high degree of accuracy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
- Reviews job tickets to verify mounting instructions to mount plates to cylinder per customer specifications
- Safety cuts plates to fit cylinder using a razor
- Uses solvent to wash back plate (plate preparation)
- Uses press blend to remove ink for repeats
- Uses video mounter and opticheck mounter for accuracy
- Applies/adheres plates to mounter
- Attaches plates with tape
- Follow AIB guidelines
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety instructions
- Participate in ongoing CI and Focus improvement processes
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum one year experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum one year experience working with plates in printing environment
SPECIFIC SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position has operations that require muscular coordination, proper lifting techniques and required lifting up to 75 pounds time to time. Hoist is available for use.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and bend
- Must be able to use measuring tape
- Familiarity with plate cutter
- Math skills required for calculating plate placement on mount
ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.