Pre-Press Plate Mounter (12hr Nights)
About The Position
The Mounter reports to the Technical Manager of the Printing and Converting Departments and is directed daily by the Press Supervisor. Prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses, and is responsible for quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) FACILITY; In this position the employee is responsible for the preparation of sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses. Position entails mounting photopolymer plates onto sleeves and proofing. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair. Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager. Organizes work flow for smooth operation. Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order. Other duties may be assigned. Lifts and places printing sleeves of specified size on mounter-proofing machine. Measures and sets cameras used as guides for alignment of printing plates. Applies cushion backing to sleeve to prep for plate mounting. Maneuvers plate on sleeve for proper position according to job specifications. Checks plates versus supplied proofs to verify accuracy. OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS; Must have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated. HEALTH AND SAFETY; Adhere to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects the facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and helps to maintain a clean work environment. QUALIFICATIONS; To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Being mechanically inclined is essential.
Requirements
- Must have good speaking skills
- Must be able to read, write and understand English
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Accurately read a tape measure
- The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze
- The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; manual dexterity is required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue
- Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, sitting, carrying, standing in one place, reaching, pushing and pulling for general duties
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception
- Being mechanically inclined is essential
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or its equivalent preferred
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
Responsibilities
- Prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses
- Mounting photopolymer plates onto sleeves and proofing
- Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair
- Maintain production and quality standards
- Organizes work flow for smooth operation
- Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order
- Lifts and places printing sleeves of specified size on mounter-proofing machine
- Measures and sets cameras used as guides for alignment of printing plates
- Applies cushion backing to sleeve to prep for plate mounting
- Maneuvers plate on sleeve for proper position according to job specifications
- Checks plates versus supplied proofs to verify accuracy
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines
- Visually inspects the facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and helps to maintain a clean work environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
