Night Plating Technician – Offset Printing Plates

Hopkins Printing, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

4over is seeking a Plating Technician for the Miami, FL area to ensure on-time creation and delivery of offset printing plates. You will operate CTP equipment, follow press schedules, and coordinate with the press crew to resolve discrepancies.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and paperwork accuracy. The position requires 3rd shift hours (9:00 PM–5:00 AM as primary) and a background with Kodak Prinergy or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of related experience with printing plates.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Must read and understand job tickets and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure and operate plating equipment (CTP)
• Access batching system to view press schedule and identify priority jobs
• Examine orders for quantity, stock specs, color and special instructions
• Liaise with press crew to troubleshoot plate-press issues
• Monitor supplies and report potential production issues affecting schedule
• Maintain equipment and perform quality checks and reporting
• Complete paperwork and ensure a safe, clean workstation
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE as required
• Attend department meetings and support other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Adaptability to schedule changes

Cross-training in multiple departments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Kodak Magnus Platesetter

Kimori

Job description

4over is seeking a Plating Technician for the Miami, FL area to ensure on-time creation and delivery of offset printing plates. You will operate CTP equipment, follow press schedules, and coordinate with the press crew to resolve discrepancies.

The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and paperwork accuracy. The position requires 3rd shift hours (9:00 PM–5:00 AM as primary) and a background with Kodak Prinergy or similar systems.