Plate Maker

Matthews International•Olivette, MO

About The Position

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company. POSITION SUMMARYThe Plate Maker performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thickness from polymer sheet material.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
1+years of previous experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness.
Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to beginning polymer processing to avoid imperfections in the plates.
Reviews order to determine plate material, thickness, all digital specifications.
Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together.
Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates.
Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit to process polymer plates.
Performs quality checks on the plates to ensure they meet specifications
Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, monitors and corrects unsafe conditions.
Follows prescribed safety regulations.
Maintains inventory control to ensure that plate and processing materials are always on hand and available for the manufacturing process.
Slip sheet finished plates before delivering to the shipping department.
Provides backup coverage for the following Depts: Shipping/Receiving and the Proofing Dept.
Additional duties as assigned.