Pre-Press Technician I (Night Shift)

Accredo Packaging•Sugar Land, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Press Technician to manage plate and sleeve operations for our high-speed flexographic printing presses in flexible packaging. In this role, you will interpret job specifications, operate automated sleeve storage robots and plate mounters, and perform precise quality checks on plates, sleeves, and sticky back materials. By maintaining strict quality standards, tracking plate wear, and preparing press-ready tools, you will play a vital role in minimizing press downtime and delivering top-tier packaging products. This position is ideal for a safety-focused candidate eager to contribute to a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The Pre-Press Technician – Level I is responsible for safe, quality and efficient mounting operation at Accredo Packaging. This role will be a night shift and will based from our plant located in Sugar Land, TX. Hourly rate: $17.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour night shift differential.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required.
Experience with Microsoft suite products (i.e. Word, Excel) required.
Basic math skills, required.
Must pass the New Hire Base Assessment Test, which measures basic arithmetic and mechanical aptitude.
Able to operate basic tools and measuring devices (i.e. tape measure).
Ability to read, write and speak in the English language to the extent necessary to effectively communicate and interpret instructions.
Operating experience in a manufacturing environment required.
12-hour shift work experience required.
Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Mounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complies with established safety policies and procedures and other regulations as applicable.
Reads and updates production schedule to confirm plate availability and status.
Interprets job information (i.e. spec sheet, graphic approval sheet, layout, color target).
Locates and retrieves sleeves operating sleeve storage robot.
Cleans sleeves.
Visually inspects and measures the TIR of each sleeve.
Quarantines out-of-spec sleeves.
Measures sticky back thickness.
Quarantines out-of-spec sticky back.
Locates and retrieves plates from plate storage.
Mounts plate on sleeves by operating plate mounter.
Maintains quality check sheet and mounting log and records downtime when remounting.
Stages mounted sleeves.
Strips plates from sleeve by operating plate demounter and cleans plates manually or by operating the plate cleaner.
Inspects plate and identifies plate mileage.
Destroys plates in poor condition or with excessive mileage.
Cleans and ensures the department is maintained in an orderly fashion.
Performs other related duties as assigned.