Technician, Plating - 2nd shift

4 Over llc • Arlington, TX

13h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plating Technician creates and delivers offset printing plates to the Press Department on time. The position sets up, configures, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots computer-to-plate equipment, including Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Magnus Platesetter, and Kimori machines. The technician uses the batching system to review the press schedule and prioritize jobs, reviews job orders for quantities, stock specifications, colors, and special instructions, and works with the press crew to address plate and press issues. The role also monitors equipment, supplies, production quality, and job quantities; completes required records; and follows workplace safety and housekeeping practices.

This is a second-shift position, primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, or a similar schedule. Shifts are eight or more hours per day, five days per week, based on business needs. Training may take place at other times. The work takes place in a climate-controlled manufacturing plant with varying levels of noise and smells, and requires substantial use of vision to check product quality.

The hourly salary range is $16.00–$18.00, with compensation commensurate with experience. 4over describes itself as a private equity-owned company that is growing and expanding across many states. It emphasizes training, growth, development, advancement, safety, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Six months to one year of related experience with Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Magnus Platesetter, Kimori, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend job assignment tickets and customer instructional specifications.
• Proficient computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Quality-, production-, detail-, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes based on production needs.
• Ability to cross-train and work in other departments and/or on other machines.
• Frequent or constant standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching, and reaching; some kneeling may be required, as may use of feet to operate machinery.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate machines and handle or grasp products.
• Frequent lifting or moving of products weighing up to 50 pounds at, below, or above shoulder level.
• Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish colors, shades, and brightness.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; or six months to one year of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate computer-to-plate equipment.
• Use the batching system to review the press schedule and identify priority jobs.
• Examine job orders to determine print quantity, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Liaise with the press crew to identify and troubleshoot problems between plates and presses.
• Monitor department supplies and inform management of potential production issues that could affect the press schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and report job quantities, defects, and quality checks.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork, records, and documents.
• Keep equipment, tools, and workstations in good working order and free of safety hazards.
• Report workplace hazards, work-related injuries, illnesses, and near misses to management immediately.
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment when required and comply with safety and work rules and regulations.
• Perform regular housekeeping in work areas.
• Attend department and company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• 4over pays 100% of the employee premium for basic life/AD&D insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, up to $500,000.
• Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following one month of continuous regular full-time employment.
• 401(k) plan with enrollment eligibility beginning the first of the month following one month of employment.
• Discretionary employer 401(k) match, typically 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation, with immediate vesting.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Accumulating PTO available after 90 days of continuous and active full-time service.

What This Job Offers

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