Plate maker

Container Graphics Corp.•Irving, TX

8h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Printing Plate Maker is responsible for the making of flexographic printing plates, ensuring they meet Container Graphics quality and performance standards. They will use the methods specified by the CGC order, customer specifications and SOPs to complete the plate making process. The Printing Plate Maker is expected to drive Container Graphics CS1 mindset and always represent the company is a positive, energetic, and consistent manner.

Requirements

Must be able to review film/files, order, and all other supporting information to make the ordered plates
Must ensure the equipment is clean and operational before use
Must ensure the materials used in the process are accurately identified, clean and within specifications
Must position the film (if applicable) and materials effectively on the equipment, ensuring the surfaces are free from any defect which could alter the accuracy of the finished plate
Must follow Standard Operating Procedures when using digital, liquid or sheet plate equipment to produce finished plates in accordance with order and customer specifications
Must remove, recover, clean, and trim finished plates according to the Standard Operating Procedures, the order and customer specifications
Must visually inspect the finished plates for any defects of deviations from the order, standards, or customer specifications
Must notify the appropriate personnel immediately whenever any issue is discovered
Must evaluate the operational state if the equipment used and ensure it is adjusted, aligned, and maintained properly
Must perform accurate data collection of time and materials
Must follow all CGC corporate safety program requirements
Must understand and participate in quality checks as required
Must maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area

Responsibilities

Review film/files, order, and all other supporting information to make the ordered plates
Ensure the equipment is clean and operational before use
Ensure the materials used in the process are accurately identified, clean and within specifications
Position the film (if applicable) and materials effectively on the equipment, ensuring the surfaces are free from any defect which could alter the accuracy of the finished plate
Follow Standard Operating Procedures when using digital, liquid or sheet plate equipment to produce finished plates in accordance with order and customer specifications
Remove, recover, clean, and trim finished plates according to the Standard Operating Procedures, the order and customer specifications
Visually inspect the finished plates for any defects of deviations from the order, standards, or customer specifications
Notify the appropriate personnel immediately whenever any issue is discovered
Evaluate the operational state if the equipment used and ensure it is adjusted, aligned, and maintained properly
Accurate data collection of time and materials
Follow all CGC corporate safety program requirements
Understand and participate in quality checks as required
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area
Perform all other related duties as assigned