Pre-Press A Operator: Precision Printing Plate Specialist

Hood Packaging Corporation; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunity

Professional Development

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Pre-Press A Operator for our TYLER, TEXAS FACILITY. You will handle all phases of printing plate preparation, including proofing, mounting, demounting, cleaning and storage to ensure plates meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, mounting plates on printing cylinders and sleeves, removing and cleaning plates after the print run, and maintaining storage and mounting equipment.

Qualifications

• Reads work orders accurately and follows specifications.
• Mount printing plates on cylinders and sleeves as per layout.
• Demounts, cleans, and stores plates after print runs.
• Inspects and maintains mounting equipment for optimum condition.
• Adheres to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders to ensure accuracy.
• Mount printing plates on printing cylinders and sleeves per layout.
• Remove and clean plates after finish of print run.
• Ensure proper storage of plates, cylinders and sleeves.
• Inspect and maintain mounting equipment.
• Consult graphics/customer service for print job clarifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE rules.

Skills

Read work orders

Mounting plates

Demounting plates

Equipment inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Printing equipment

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Pre-Press A Operator for our TYLER, TEXAS FACILITY. You will handle all phases of printing plate preparation, including proofing, mounting, demounting, cleaning and storage to ensure plates meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, mounting plates on printing cylinders and sleeves, removing and cleaning plates after the print run, and maintaining storage and mounting equipment.