Plate Maker

**Purpose of Position**:

- To manufacture photopolymer, rubber, silicone, and magnesium plates as per yellow dockets
- Effective plaining of Time and Schedules of projects.
- Completed reports and other paperwork related to ongoing project.
- Improved relationship with clients, potential clients, and employees.
- Maintained all machinery.

**Result Areas of the Position**:

- Production of quality plates in a timely manner leads to higher customer satisfaction.
- All delivery requirements are met on time.
- Proper level of inventory is maintained by keeping count of it.
- Dockets and paperwork filled in as required.
- Pro-active troubleshooting of problems as required.
- Professional work ethic maintained

**Qualifications**:

- Working knowledge of flexographic printing and processes.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- General knowledge of basic computer skills with graphic design programs.
- Ability to proactively trouble shoot problems with Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and positively with all company staff.
- Ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast paced multi-department environment.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Reliable attendance.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to lift 20-60lbs and good coordination.
- Background security check.

**Activities and Tasks**:

- Prepare and vulcanize rubber/ silicone plates as required per yellow dockets and customer specs. Grind plates as required.
- Operate and produce quality photopolymer plates to customer specs for both liquid and sheets systems.
- Operate and produce quality magnesium plates to customer specs.
- Set up equipment and take care of maintenance as required.
- Change wash out systems, acid bath, rolls, inks when required.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Place orders of materials needed with Site Director or Accounting/Purchasing Personnel.
- Record and submit reports.
- Perform customer follow up when necessary.
- Strive for Customer satisfaction both external and internal.
- Keep manager informed, maintain, and submit reports.
- Interact positively with company personnel.
- Assist in quoting of special proposals.
- Help with the field sales calls when required.
- Able to lift 20-60lbs - 36” in height as required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All team members are required to be onsite and double vaccinated

**Experience**:

- Machines Operating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person