28 Plate Mounter

Hood Packaging Corporation • Tifton, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hood Packaging Corporation, a respected company in the multiwall paper bag and plastic packaging industries, is seeking talented and dedicated team members for its Tifton, Georgia location. This role is responsible for accurately mounting plates on cylinders in proper register to ensure quality print and removing plates from cylinders, all while meeting production standards. The position also includes the responsibility of making plates if needed.

Requirements

• Appropriate and applicable hand tools.
• Equipment includes computer and printer
• Must have good eyesight to visually inspect plates for quality and/or deficiencies.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and climbing.
• Ability to handle printing plates.
• Must be able to pull sticky back from cylinders at a force pull of up to 125lbs.
• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Good basic math and spelling skills.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective and respectful manner.
• Ability to read, write and understand production orders accurately.
• Work in a deadline structured environment.
• Must have problem solving capabilities.
• Able to understand a bag layout.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Flexo Printing Knowledge a plus
• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanics of plate maker equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mount all plates on cylinder in register.
• Proof each job for correctness, color separation, registration and consistency in printing surface.
• Check all facets of job against sample proofs, memos, production orders and with supervision if there is any doubt as to the correctness of plates.
• Follow all safety procedures when lifting and mounting plates.
• Keep area clean and organized to ensure compliance with SQF standards.
• Check plate quality and storing plates in proper storage area or ensuring plates are correctly disposed.
• Ensure all cylinder loads are safely loaded and properly secured when hoisting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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