What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Press Technician/Mounter (2nd Shift) position at TekniPlex?
WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?
TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring a 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) Pre-Press Technician/Mounter located in Madison, WI.
Job Summary
The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter plays a critical role in the production process by preparing and mounting flexographic printing plates for use on a printing press. This position ensures that all plates, sleeves, and related materials are properly prepared, aligned, and maintained to achieve consistent, high-quality print results. The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter works closely with press operators and the graphics/pre-press team to ensure accuracy, reduce downtime, and support overall pressroom efficiency.
Duties And Responsibilities
Plate Mounting & Setup Pre-Press Preparation Quality Control & Troubleshooting Maintenance & Recordkeeping
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Company
Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring a 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) Pre-Press Technician/Mounter located in Madison, WI.
Job Summary
The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter plays a critical role in the production process by preparing and mounting flexographic printing plates for use on a printing press. This position ensures that all plates, sleeves, and related materials are properly prepared, aligned, and maintained to achieve consistent, high-quality print results. The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter works closely with press operators and the graphics/pre-press team to ensure accuracy, reduce downtime, and support overall pressroom efficiency.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Precisely mount flexographic plates onto printing cylinders or sleeves for Allstein and PCMC press operations, and other flexographic presses
- Utilize mounting equipment and optical systems to ensure accurate registration and alignment
- Inspect and verify plates against production specifications, color proofs, and job tickets
- Prepare and organize mounting tapes, sleeves, and cylinders prior to press runs
- Coordinate with pre-press graphics to ensure proper plate layouts and separations
- Maintain digital files, proofs, and supporting documentation for job setup
- Conduct quality checks on all mounted plates for accuracy, damage, or defects
- Troubleshoot pre-press issues to minimize press downtime and waste
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and productivity
- Properly clean, label, and store plates, sleeves, and cylinders
- Maintain accurate logs of mounted jobs, plate inventory, and material usage
- Assist with preventative maintenance and care of pre-press equipment and tools
- Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations
- Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality. Mark deviant products appropriately
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down
- Help sites meet quality objectives
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in printing or graphics preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pre-press, flexographic plate mounting, or related printing industry role
- Experience working with wide-web flexographic presses; Allstein or PCMC press experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications accurately
- Computer literacy; familiarity with plate management software is a plus
- Physical ability to lift and handle printing sleeves/cylinders weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Company
Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.