Plate Mounter Assistant (STP)

FIVE STAR MANAGEMENT • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plate Mounter Assistant prepares and accurately mounts printing plates onto sleeves using an automatic mounting machine. The role ensures plates are mounted according to job descriptions and specifications, and performs quality checks before and after mounting. Work is performed on a climate-controlled manufacturing floor, with occasional exposure to alcohol and solvent odors and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders for accuracy and request corrections as needed.
• Verify the specified plate item, condition, and thickness against the job order.
• Verify the specified mounting sleeve, including sleeve repeat, plate thickness, press compatibility, and sleeve condition.
• Apply sticky back to the sleeve using a tape applicator machine, ensuring no air is trapped between the sleeve and sticky back.
• Check the pre-mount quality-control list.
• Clean the back of the plate with 99.9% isopropanol alcohol and trim it if necessary.
• Mount the specified plate accurately using an automatic mounting machine.
• Complete post-mount quality checks.

What This Job Offers

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