Pre-Press Technician

Description

Purpose: 

• Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.
• Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.
• Oversee all activities related to inventory and maintenance of prepress area.

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Conditions:

• Work in a production floor setting.
• Long periods of standing and/or sitting required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Back-and-forth arm motions lifting cutting dies, printing plates and ink buckets.
• Operate scissor lift, forklift and golf cart

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the ordering of all inks, bases and additives.
• Order die mounting supplies, as well as office supplies for pre-press group.
• Order inks, bases, additives and anything related to ink production / inventory
• Mount and repair printing plates to maintain production schedule. 
• Stage printing plates and samples to be delivered for daily production runs.
• Maintain clean and organize storage area.
• Oversee daily handling of incoming plates (both new and transferred) by staging and cataloging into system after receiving inspection by Customer Service team.
• Prepare FO. jackets with load tags, print cards and FO.’s. 
• Conduct ink inventories and prepare ink orders based upon upcoming demand. 
• Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to:  food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated. 
• Maintain samples for color matching process.
• Communicate via Slack and Email to all departments in a timely manner; Utilize Monday.com for projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic proof-reading and math skills.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Participate in any requested or required training.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
• Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.
• Communicate effectively with vendors.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Salary : $18 - $22