Plate-Making Technician

Eagle Flexible Packaging; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation/PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Illinois is seeking a Plate-Making Technician to produce high-quality photopolymer plates and elastomer sleeves. The ideal candidate will ensure production schedules are met and adhere to quality control standards. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment conditions and conducting maintenance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong attention to detail. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a full-time position with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Effective time management skills with ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials up to 40 lbs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture photopolymer plates and elastomer sleeves.
• Monitor and maintain optimal room conditions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

Basic math skills

Reliability

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking aPlate-Making Technician who will contribute to the continued success and growth of Eagle by producing high-quality Photopolymer Plates and Elastomer Sleeves to meet production schedule and customer ship dates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manufacture Asahi Water Wash Photopolymer plates and Elastomer Sleeves in compliance with production schedules and customer ship dates, adhering to Eagle’s operational procedures.
• Monitor and maintain optimal room temperature and cleanliness to ensure proper plate-making conditions.
• Cross-check digital plate files with proofs to ensure accuracy before production.
• Utilize plate-making equipment to produce high-quality printing plates and sleeves.
• Contribute to increased production capacity and efficiency by sharing best practices and insights on equipment usage, principals, and techniques.
• Use a micrometer to verify that plates are within required tolerances.
• Accurately record time and materials used for job billing and reporting purposes.
• Adhere to Eagle’s quality control checks, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent output.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment as needed.
• Provide accurate inventory and consumable counts when required.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree, equivalent (GED), or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Mac computers and/or PCs.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to work independently and maximize productivity.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot a complex plate making system, including ability to stand for extended periods of time, perform fine motor movement, and routinely lift heavy materials up to 40 pounds.
• Strong sense of personal integrity with ability to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe and ethical work practices.
• Reliability and sense of accountability, including a record of good attendance.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Basic math skills, including demonstrated ability to read a ruler.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to engage in occasional out-of-state travel (limited overnights).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in graphic arts or other related field from an educational institution or formal training program.
• Experience in a related plate-making and graphics role strongly desired.
• Experience in the printing/publishing industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Pay

$18.00 – $28.00 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!

We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and providefull-timeteam members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan and 2 PPO/HSA plans all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability – The Short-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability – The Long-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO –The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement – Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Part-time team members are provided with the following benefits

• Vacation/PTO – Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer