Plate Mounter Assistant (STP)

Five Star Management • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plate Mounter Assistant prepares and accurately mounts printing plates onto sleeves used on a printing press, following job descriptions and specifications. The work includes checking job orders, plates, sleeves, and mounting materials; applying sticky back to sleeves; and using an automatic mounting machine. The employee performs quality checks before and after mounting and works on a climate-controlled manufacturing floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Check job orders for accuracy and request corrections as needed.
• Verify that the plate is the correct item and check its condition and thickness against the job order.
• Verify the mounting sleeve against the job order, including sleeve repeat, plate thickness, press, and sleeve condition.
• Apply sticky back to the sleeve according to job specifications using a tape applicator machine, ensuring no air is trapped between the sleeve and sticky back.
• Check all pre-mount quality-control items.
• Clean the back of the plate with 99.9% isopropanol alcohol and trim it if necessary.
• Accurately mount the plate using an automatic mounting machine.
• Check all post-mount quality-control items.

What This Job Offers

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