Mounting Platemaker

SUMMARY: Produce photopolymer plates to meet production schedule and customer ship dates. Coordinate activities associated with the production of photopolymer plates, including the use of electronic software applications to prepare files for plate imaging and the operation and maintenance of all processing equipment involved in the platemaking process.  

Essential Functions:  The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully.

• Work safely and adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Read/process photopolymer plate orders as scheduled.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Mount photopolymer plates on sleeves using Moss Type Video mounting system.
• Cut and mount plates for corrugated and wide web non-woven fabric printing PVC carrier sheet.
• Mount and seal photopolymer plates magnetic backing as directed by orders.
• Mount and adhere photopolymer plates to adhesive backings as directed.
• Operate/maintain equipment and manage consumables utilized in the platemaking process.
• Quality check and package all mounted plates and prepare for shipping.
• Inspect/label/package plates for shipment including visual quality check, using micrometer, BetaFlex, and other inspection devices as required.
• Responsible for ongoing personal development including cross training in the plate room and other areas as required.
• Keep work area clean and orderly. Maintain a clean work area and department, employing good work habits and adhering to established procedures.
• Crosscheck films/files with customer approved specifications prior to producing plates.
• Communication between shifts is key to our success in order to meet our customers’ expectations.
• Create and provide updates to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all existing operations; review semi-annually and certify that all techs understand and adhere to these standards.
• Cross train between shifts to provide support including PM and shipping responsibilities.
• Strive to improve upon waste and increase productivity.
• Provide quality (QC) checks for all produced plates including established shop order ticket document signoffs for yourself and as a secondary check for fellow plate techs.

The above description is NOT an all-inclusive job description.  We are a lean manufacturing operation and often personnel must work in other departments and perform other duties during their workday. Personnel are expected to cover other areas when others are out or otherwise unavailable. Employees are expected to develop their proficiency of tasks, continuously improve within the scope of work and activities, and provide teammate support and coaching. 

A professional business attitude and respect for your coworkers is expected.

We believe that if we treat each other with dignity and respect, we can develop and maintain the positive business and personal relationships necessary for the success of the individual and the organization.

When we approach one another in this manner, we can accomplish far more than what is expected. Mutual prosperity for our customers, for our employees, and for our company affords us with an opportunity to reinvest in people and the business so that we can continue to serve the market in a world-class manner.