Photopolymer Flexo Plate Maker – Prepress Specialist

Siflex Pvt Ltd; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Siflex Pvt Ltd in Karachi is seeking a skilled plates maker to produce photopolymer flexo plates from approved artwork and to operate the plate-making line, including exposure, washout, dryer, and finishing units. You will ensure plate quality, thickness, and registration before mailing to press, while maintaining records and stocking supplies.

The role requires 1–2 years in flexo plate making, knowledge of photopolymer plates, dot gain, and reading artwork specifications, with preferred

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in flexo plate making.
• Knowledge of photopolymer plates, exposure and washout times.
• Understanding of dot gain, screen ruling, and registration.
• Ability to read job specifications and artwork files.
• Basic knowledge of plate mounting is a plus.
• Diploma or Matric or above (printing or packaging background preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce photopolymer flexo plates from approved artwork and files.
• Operate plate-making equipment (exposure unit, washout unit, dryer, and light finishing).
• Check plate thickness, relief depth, and image quality before sending to press.
• Mount plates accurately on sleeves or cylinders, ensuring correct registration.
• Maintain plate-making chemicals, solvents, and equipment, and follow daily cleaning routines.
• Coordinate with the prepress, design, and printing teams to resolve plate-related issues.
• Keep records of plates, jobs, and stock, and store plates properly.
• Follow safety and quality standards in the plate room.

Skills

Plate making

Exposure/washout

Registration

Plate mounting

Quality standards

Reading artwork

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Matric in printing

Job description

Siflex Pvt Ltd in Karachi is seeking a skilled plates maker to produce photopolymer flexo plates from approved artwork and to operate the plate-making line, including exposure, washout, dryer, and finishing units. You will ensure plate quality, thickness, and registration before mailing to press, while maintaining records and stocking supplies.

The role requires 1–2 years in flexo plate making, knowledge of photopolymer plates, dot gain, and reading artwork specifications, with preferred