Night-Shift Plate Maker: Precision CTP Tech + $2k Bonus

Standard Printing Company of Canton; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $2,000

Medical, dental, vision benefits onDay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Standard Printing Company of Canton is seeking a detail‑oriented Plate Maker to join our Prepress team and keep presses running at peak quality. This full‑time, third‑shift position (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and opportunities to work with Magnus VLF CTP imaging and Kodak plate processing equipment in a modern facility.

You will read job tickets, set up CTP imaging, monitor processors, and ensure plate quality while maintaining records and inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of recent, dependable work experience; printing or prepress a plus.
• Understanding of CTP imaging workflows and thermal plate technology preferred.
• Computer proficiency for operating CTP imaging software and workflow systems.
• Precision measurement and quality-inspection skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for routine equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and prepress specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality under deadline pressure.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to rapidly changing production demands.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret job ticket instructions to determine plate specifications.
• Set up and operate the Magnus VLF CTP imaging system to expose plates.
• Run exposed plates through the Kodak automatic plate processor, monitoring conditions.
• Measure and verify plate specifications against job tickets.
• Inspect processed plates for image quality and exposure accuracy.
• Ensure correct plate material and consumables are available for each job.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on imaging systems.
• Maintain inventory of plates and processing consumables; reorder as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, including plate counts and logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; proper handling of chemistry.
• Perform other prepress duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading tickets

CTP imaging knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Magnus VLF

Kodak plate processor

CTP software

Job description

Standard Printing Company of Canton is seeking a detail‑oriented Plate Maker to join our Prepress team and keep presses running at peak quality. This full‑time, third‑shift position (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and opportunities to work with Magnus VLF CTP imaging and Kodak plate processing equipment in a modern facility.

You will read job tickets, set up CTP imaging, monitor processors, and ensure plate quality while maintaining records and inventory.