Make Ready Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting • York, PA

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About The Position

The Plate Mounter affixes plates to cylinders according to job ticket specifications at a flexographic label plant. The role involves preparing and mounting plates for upcoming jobs, following production schedules, maintaining equipment and an organized workspace, and meeting customer specifications and production deadlines. The position is on 3rd shift, and the employee must be able to train on 1st shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others verbally and in writing, and to work as a team player.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements; must pass a ruler test.
• Correctable vision to 20/20; must pass an eye test.
• Ability to differentiate colors; must pass a color test.
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency to complete assigned activities on time.
• Self-motivation, focus, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to train on 1st shift.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Printshop experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
• Read job tickets carefully before operating equipment to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Use a computer to view the production schedule and identify similar jobs or scheduling improvement opportunities that support business efficiency.
• Move throughout the facility and work area to mount plates for upcoming jobs.
• Gather the cylinders, tools, and tint sleeves specified in job tickets.
• Remove plates from envelopes and verify their condition and quantity.
• Cut plates to the proper length using a scale.
• Verify the appropriate sticky back using the plate negatives envelope.
• Mount plates according to job ticket instructions.
• Stage job orders on the counter by specified press and in current schedule order.
• Make plates when necessary.
• Pull plates from the central file and maintain the organization, tracking, and cleanliness of the plate file area.
• Keep machinery clean and the workspace organized; perform light machinery and slitting-blade maintenance when required.
• Participate in department meetings, process-improvement events, training, and safety programs as scheduled.
• Work overtime when needed and assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED