Plate Mounter

PROAMPAC; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PROAMPAC in California seeks a Plate Mounter to accurately mount printing plates on cylinders for flexographic printing, ensuring alignment and print quality while complying with safety and food-grade standards.

You will inspect plates, verify mounting tolerances, and maintain records of mounted jobs. This role requires basic math, ruler use, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to read a ruler.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in measurements.

Responsibilities

• Mount flexographic printing plates onto print cylinders according to job specs.
• Measure and verify cylinders with micrometers and TIR gauges before mounting.
• Inspect plates for thickness, damage, and contamination prior to mounting.
• Verify artwork orientation and mounting accuracy for proper registration.
• Produce proofs or mock-ups before releasing to press.
• Maintain records of mounted jobs and cylinder specs.
• Ensure work aligns with production schedules.
• Assist as needed and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Basic math

Ruler reading

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Tools

Micrometers

TIR gauges

Job description

Position Summary

The Plate Mounter is responsible for accurately mounting printing plates to cylinders for flexographic printing operations, ensuring optimal print quality, registration, and press performance. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, product quality, food safety compliance, and workplace safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mount flexographic printing plates onto print cylinders according to job specifications and quality standards.
• Measure and verify all print cylinders using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and T.I.R. (Total Indicator Runout) gauges, prior to mounting. Recheck cylinders as necessary to ensure proper tolerances.
• Inspect printing plates for proper thickness, damage, wear, defects, contamination, or inconsistencies before mounting.
• Verify artwork orientation, plate positioning, and mounting accuracy to ensure proper registration and print quality.
• Produce paper proofs or mock-ups of all jobs prior to releasing work to the press department.
• Maintain accurate records of mounted jobs, cylinder specifications, and mounting activities.
• Ensure jobs are prepared and delivered according to production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist production personnel as needed to support departmental goals and operational requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with Press Operator, Production Supervisors, and Quality personnel.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other essential and non-essential duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to safely lift, move, or handle 50 pounds or more with assistance or approved material-handling equipment.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver cylinders, sleeves, printing plates, and production materials.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity to inspect plates, registration marks, and print quality details.
• Must be able to see in color and pass the Ishihara Color Vision Test.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, inks, adhesives, and varying temperatures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math aptitude; must know basic math skills and be able to read a ruler.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates independent judgment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good computer skills.
• Be able to pass color blindness test.
• Physical demands include standing long periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands for intricate use of Hobby or Razor knives.
• Basic mechanical skills.

• Be familiar with and able to use ruler, gauges and hand tools.

Wage: $21 - $25

Shift: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday with overtime as needed