Pre-Press Technician/Mounter (3rd Shift)

Tekni-Plex•Madison, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter plays a critical role in the production process by preparing and mounting flexographic printing plates for use on a printing press. This position ensures that all plates, sleeves, and related materials are properly prepared, aligned, and maintained to achieve consistent, high-quality print results. The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter works closely with press operators and the graphics/pre-press team to ensure accuracy, reduce downtime, and support overall pressroom efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in printing or graphics preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in pre-press, flexographic plate mounting, or related printing industry role
Experience working with wide-web flexographic presses; Allstein or PCMC press experience preferred
Strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications accurately
Computer literacy; familiarity with plate management software is a plus
Physical ability to lift and handle printing sleeves/cylinders weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Plate Mounting & Setup Precisely mount flexographic plates onto printing cylinders or sleeves for Allstein and PCMC press operations, and other flexographic presses
Utilize mounting equipment and optical systems to ensure accurate registration and alignment
Inspect and verify plates against production specifications, color proofs, and job tickets
Pre-Press Preparation Prepare and organize mounting tapes, sleeves, and cylinders prior to press runs
Coordinate with pre-press graphics to ensure proper plate layouts and separations
Maintain digital files, proofs, and supporting documentation for job setup
Quality Control & Troubleshooting Conduct quality checks on all mounted plates for accuracy, damage, or defects
Troubleshoot pre-press issues to minimize press downtime and waste
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and productivity
Maintenance & Recordkeeping Properly clean, label, and store plates, sleeves, and cylinders
Maintain accurate logs of mounted jobs, plate inventory, and material usage
Assist with preventative maintenance and care of pre-press equipment and tools
Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations
Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality.
Mark deviant products appropriately
Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down
Help sites meet quality objectives
Other duties as assigned