Make Ready Assistant (STP)

Five Star Management • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Make Ready Assistant supports efficient and accurate job changeovers on Vistaflex and Miraflex flexographic printing machines. The role helps reduce downtime and ensures components meet job specifications before and during setup. The Assistant works closely with the press operator and prepress teams to verify materials, install components, and prepare the press for the next print run.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect printing plates to verify they match job specifications and are free of defects; promptly report issues to the Make Ready Lead or Press Team Lead.
• Confirm the correct type and placement of stickyback tape on each plate against the job pack request, and report discrepancies.
• Verify installed anilox rolls against the job pack request; inspect them for scorelines, hits, or other damage and report issues.
• Install plates for the upcoming job according to job pack instructions using Vistaport.
• Safely remove plates from the previous job using Vistaport.
• Remove anilox rolls used in the previous job and install the rolls specified for the next print run.
• Send used anilox rolls to the wash station or designated cleaning area, following proper handling procedures.
• Assist the Press Assistant with moving, removing, or replacing ink sumps during changeovers when required, ensuring safe handling and avoiding contamination between jobs.
• Assist with changing ink sumps when asked, although this is not a primary responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed