What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Mounter position at Columbia Packaging Group?
The Press Mounter prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses and is responsible for quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing pressesMounts photopolymer plates onto sleeves and proofingNotifies management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repairMaintains production and quality standards as set forth by supervision.Organizes workflow for smooth operationMakes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work orderLifts and places printing sleeves of specified size on mounter-proofing machineMeasures and sets cameras used as guides for alignment of printing platesApplies cushion backing to sleeve to prep for plate mountingManeuvers plate on sleeve for proper position according to job specificationsChecks plates versus supplied proofs to verify accuracy.Inspects and inventories all used printing plates and returns to their proper storage areaAids in the training of newly hired Plate MountersReads and thoroughly understands the Job Ticket before starting each jobProduces jobs according to the specifications and instructions written on the job ticketMaintains cleanliness and order of work area and departmentAccurately records all necessary job dataUnderstands color and the instruments used to monitor or correct color during a make-ready and press run.Works well in a team environmentAdheres to all Company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsWorks scheduled hours with predictable and reliable attendancePerforms various special projects and other duties as assignedRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDTwo years’ experience mounting platesBasic math skills including the ability to read and use a tape measureMust communicate in both verbal and written matters as well as read, write, and understand EnglishWorking ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed within a process manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling. The noise level is moderate to high, and PPE is required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and extreme heat; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be available 24 hours a day for plant or equipment emergencies.
Salary : $25 - $28