Plate Maker

Sprink LLC•New Albany, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will produce flexographic printing plates and laser-engraved embossing plates to use in printing orders. Ensures all orders are complete by checking the plates for quality and proper number of plates are with the order. Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. The company's culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. They hold themselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards, with zero tolerance for anything less. They celebrate their diverse workforce and reward good performance through their recognition program, advancement opportunities, and compensation structure. They believe people are their greatest asset, valuing individuals of strong character with drive, ambition, and creativity, and pride themselves on long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and co-workers.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent. May include specialized classes beyond high school.
Has proficient understanding of principles in one or more functions.
Basic Math and Computer skills, and the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, interpret and create simple correspondence and memos.
Knowledge of mechanics and hazard communication standards and material safety data sheets.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Takes orders from the printers and puts them into the proper job jackets, with the appropriate labels attached, and gets those jobs to the proper area for processing.
Cuts out plate for each order on an Esko Graphics XL22 cutting table.
Moves material from exposure unit to laser to processor to cutting table as needed.
Lifts 50 lbs. boxes of plate material, in two-person teams, up to two times per day.
Matches plates to the proper order and takes them to press.
Assist in the Rotary Screen Dept., stripping and coating rotary screens.
Performs other duties as assigned.