CTP Operator (62663)

Walsworth; White Pigeon Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsworth seeks a CTP Operator to produce and maintain printing plates using digital and conventional methods, supporting pressroom operations.

Responsibilities include operating plating machines, performing maintenance, and conducting quality checks on plates while following prepress and ticket instructions to ensure accurate output.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating Kodak/Creo Trendsetter plating machines.
• Familiar with Prinergy workflow and Monarch/AS400 data entry.
• Ability to read prepress and press tickets accurately.
• Able to lift and handle plating materials and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate Kodak/Creo Trendsetter plating machines to produce plates.
• Read, interpret, and follow prepress and press tickets.
• Handle, punch, bend, sort, stack, and deliver plates per procedures.
• Organize and maintain plate inventory.
• Conduct quality checks and log results in Monarch or AS400.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning on plating equipment.
• Collaborate with production control and press supervisors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Prinergy workflow

AS400

Monarch

Quality checks

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Prepress knowledge

Plating operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kodak/Creo Trendsetter

Prinergy

AS400

Monarch

Job description

Job Summary:

As a CTP Operator, you are responsible for producing and maintaining printing plates using digital and conventional methods to support pressroom operations. Some responsibilities are operating plating machines, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting quality checks on plates.

Required Systems/Applications:

• Microsoft Office, Prinergy, AS400, and Monarch

Essential Functions:

• Operate Kodak/Creo Trendsetter plating machines to produce plates for the pressroom.
• Read, interpret, and follow prepress and press tickets accurately.
• Handle, punch, bend, sort, stack, and deliver plates according to procedures.
• Organize and maintain all plate inventory.
• Conduct quality checks, maintain records, and log work into Monarch or AS400.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning on plating equipment.
• Collaborate with production control and press supervisors to assist with process control and quality assurance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work independently and collaboratively with team members to maintain steady production.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required by production demands.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and equipment operation.
• Proficient in the Prinergy plating workflow to ensure efficient and accurate plate output.
• Train and mentor new operators in plating procedures and workflow standards.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
• May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
• May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.
• May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.
• May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.