Technician, Plating - 2nd shift

4 Over • Arlington, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plating Technician creates and delivers offset printing plates on time to the Press Department. The position uses, maintains, and troubleshoots Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Magnus Platesetter, and Kimori machines and other computer-to-plate (CTP) plating equipment. The technician reviews job priorities and instructions, monitors equipment and production quality, coordinates with press crew members, maintains records and supplies, and follows safety and housekeeping requirements. The work takes place in a climate-controlled manufacturing plant with varying levels of noise and smells.

The role is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, for eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. The primary schedule is 1:00 PM–9:00 PM or similar; training may occur at other times. The stated hourly salary range is $16.00–$18.00, with compensation commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Six months to one year of related experience with Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Magnus Platesetter, Kimori, or similar equipment.
• 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; listed as preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend job assignment tickets and customer instructional specifications.
• Proficient computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail; quality-, production-, 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.
• Ability to meet physical demands including frequent or constant standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching, reaching, frequent hand and finger use, and frequent lifting or moving of products weighing up to 50 pounds at, below, or above shoulder level.
• Vision abilities including close vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and distinguishing 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate computer-to-plate (CTP) plating equipment.
• Use the batching system to view the press schedule and identify priority jobs.
• Review job orders for print quantity, stock specifications, colors, and special instructions.
• Coordinate with the press crew to identify and troubleshoot problems between plates and the press.
• Monitor department supplies and notify management of potential production issues that could affect the press schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance, report job quantities, and perform defect 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 promptly.
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment when required and comply with safety policies, work rules, and regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work areas.
• Attend department and company meetings.
• Adapt to production schedule changes and cross-train or work in other departments or on other machines as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, up to $500,000.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary employer match, typically 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation; 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