Flexographic Pre-Make Ready Technician

Zumbiel; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Hebron, Kentucky is seeking a Flexographic Pre-Make Ready Technician. In this full-time role, you will manage all printing plates, ensure readiness for production, and communicate with the design department. Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of working in a team environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Employee wellness program

Growth opportunities

Company sponsored events

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with management and peers.
• Must demonstrate teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Must follow company safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all printing plates for upcoming jobs.
• Prepare production sleeves following standard procedures.
• Inspect and order plates for specific jobs.

Skills

Ability to use automatic plate mounter

Ability to use Anilox laser cleaner

Ability to use plate demounter

Ability to keep work area organized

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

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Company Overview

Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

Job Title: Pre-Make Ready Technician

Reports To: Printing Supervisor

Company Overview

Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

What Makes Us Unique

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
• Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
• Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
• Driven by our core values: Integrity, Passion for Winning, Empowerment, Creativity, & Community
  
  

Position Overview

The Pre-Make Ready position is responsible for managing all printing plates used across the facility, ensuring they are properly prepared, maintained, and accessible for upcoming jobs. This position performs all tasks as directed by the Printing Department Supervisor and Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Familiar with printing production environment and process.
• Prep production sleeve following standard work procedures.
• Manage sleeve inventory by locating, inspecting, stripping and ordering plates for specific jobs.
• Communicate with design department to obtain artwork for sleeves.
• Manage factory orders by referring to paper supplement on job.
• Prep cylinders for production run.
• Manage Anilox Rollers & Inventory by cleaning, inspecting and sending for remakes.
• Checks plates identification for replacement.
  
  

Job Specifications

• Ability to use automatic plate mounter.
• Ability to use Anilox laser cleaner.
• Ability to use plate demounter.
• Ability to use Radius for print flow.
• Ability to keep work area organized.
• Ability to use hand truck and forklift.
  
  

Education / Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required.

Communication Skills / Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude.

Safety

All duties to be performed in compliance with company guidelines, safety policy and 6s standards.

PPE: MUST WEAR Hearing Protection and safety glasses in all areas. Must only use a safety knife with cut proof gloves.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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