What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexographic Pre-Make Ready Technician position at The C.W. Zumbiel Company?
Job Title: Pre-Make Ready Technician
Reports To: Printing Supervisor
Company Overview:
Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
What makes us unique:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
- Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
- Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
- Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
- Driven by our core values: Integrity, Passion for Winning, Empowerment, Creativity, & Community
Position Overview:
The Pre-Make Ready position is responsible for managing all printing plates used across the facility, ensuring they are properly prepared, maintained, and accessible for upcoming jobs. This position performs all tasks as directed by the Printing Department Supervisor and Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Familiar with printing production environment and process.
- Prep production sleeve following standard work procedures.
- Manage sleeve inventory by locating, inspecting, stripping and ordering plates for specific jobs.
- Communicate with design department to obtain artwork for sleeves.
- Manage factory orders by referring to paper supplement on job.
- Prep cylinders for production run.
- Manage Anilox Rollers & Inventory by cleaning, inspecting and sending for remakes.
- Checks plates identification for replacement.
Job Specifications:
- Ability to use automatic plate mounter.
- Ability to use Anilox laser cleaner.
- Ability to use plate demounter.
- Ability to use Radius for print flow.
- Ability to keep work area organized.
- Ability to use hand truck and forklift.
Education / Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required.
Communication Skills / Requirements:
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude.
Safety:
All duties to be performed in compliance with company guidelines, safety policy and 6s standards.
PPE: MUST WEAR Hearing Protection and safety glasses in all areas. Must only use a safety knife with cut proof gloves.