Plate Maker

Matthews International; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Matthews International is seeking a Plate Maker to produce polymer printing plates from sheet material. You will sort orders, set up processes, operate exposure and finishing equipment, and perform quality checks to ensure specifications are met.

The role requires basic math, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Overtime may be required; safety and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications.
• Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; budgeting and project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication; analysis and reasoning.
• Basic math concepts understanding.
• Ability to collaborate across the organization and with clients.
• Able to work autonomously and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to influence peers and management.
• Self-motivation with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude; use of hand tools, power tools, forklifts, welding equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Mansioni

• Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness.
• Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to polymer processing.
• Reviews order to determine material, thickness, and digital specifications.
• Arranges film layout to optimize exposure area and tapes film.
• Determines exposure times to produce quality plates.
• Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit.
• Performs quality checks to ensure plates meet specifications.
• Maintains work area and equipment; monitors safety conditions.
• Maintains inventory of plates and processing materials.
• Provides backup coverage for Shipping/Receiving and Proofing.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Prioritizing

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Planning skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

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SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plate Maker performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thickness from polymer sheet material.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness.
• Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to beginning polymer processing to avoid imperfections in the plates.
• Reviews order to determine plate material, thickness, all digital specifications.
• Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together.
• Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates.
• Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit to process polymer plates.
• Performs quality checks on the plates to ensure they meet specifications
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, monitors and corrects unsafe conditions.
• Follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintains inventory control to ensure that plate and processing materials are always on hand and available for the manufacturing process.
• Slip sheet finished plates before delivering to the shipping department.
• Provides backup coverage for the following Depts: Shipping/Receiving and the Proofing Dept.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 1+years of previous experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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