Make Ready Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

MCC • York, PA

6d

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, verifying materials and specifications, and staging completed job orders for the correct press and production schedule. The employee is also responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of machinery, the workspace, and the plate file, and may perform light machinery and slitting-blade maintenance. The position is on 3rd shift, requires training on 1st shift, and may require overtime when assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or 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 a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements; must be able to pass a ruler test.
• Correctable vision to 20/20; must be able to pass an eye test.
• Ability to differentiate colors; must be able to pass a color test.
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment with urgency to complete assigned activities on time.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused and 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.
• Assertive and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to train on 1st shift.

Nice To Haves

• Printshop experience.

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.
• Move throughout the facility and work area to mount plates for upcoming jobs.
• Gather the cylinders, tools, and tint sleeves required by job ticket instructions.
• Remove plates from envelopes and verify their condition and quantity.
• Cut plates to the proper length using a scale.
• Verify the correct sticky back according to the plate negatives envelope.
• Mount plates according to job ticket instructions.
• Stage job orders on the counter according to the specified press and current schedule.
• Make plates when necessary.
• Pull plates from the central file and maintain its organization, tracking, and cleanliness.
• Keep machinery clean and the workspace organized; perform light machinery and slitting-blade maintenance as 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