Plate Technician and Gravure Imaging Cylinder

Quad/Graphics • Winchester, VA

89d

About The Position

The Offset plate / Gravure Cylinder Manufacturer is responsible for bending Web Offset printing plates for all presses in a specific location, helping with daily and weekly processor maintenance. Processing gravure cylinders, general maintenance, and cleanup of the production areas are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience would help but not required
• Basic working knowledge of computer systems used in Plate room (Windows OS)
• Basic mechanical skills
• Flexible work schedules necessary to meet the production needs - shifts and locations may vary
• Ability to read, comprehend and write instructions, correspondence and present information when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Press layout configurations for example Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding, Gatefolds, half and ¾ webs would help but not required

Responsibilities

• Load and unload platemaking materials to and from equipment to bend all size plates for press
• Maintain platemaking equipment including but not limited to daily and weekly processor maintenance, loading or troubleshooting errors
• Check plates / cylinders for quality
• Track or move job components through production using Smart tools
• Cylinder stripping, electro-plating, engraving
• Load & unload, store and retrieve gravure cylinders using automated Work in Progress (W.I.P.) & Long Term Storage (LTS) systems and overhead cranes following appropriate work instructions
• Misc production duties, including cleaning and inspecting cylinders
• General cleanup of the area (6's)
• Ability to travel to Martinsburg, WV plant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees