Pre-Press Operator

Kids for the Future; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DuraTech Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a Pre-Press Operator to prepare screens for the screening department, following them through reclaiming, degreasing, coating, shooting, development and inspection to ensure quality film positives. The position is on 1st shift with base pay of $17.00–$21.00 per hour.

Ideal candidates read orders and blueprints, work with coating equipment, and inspect screens for defects to meet production standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand job orders or blueprints.
• Ability to operate coating equipment and related tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reclaims and inspects screens to determine if reusable.
• Degreases new and used screens in preparation for coating.
• Breaks down and prepares screens for stretching; stretches screens.
• Selects appropriate program on coating machine to coat screens.
• Applies film to coated screen and places in exposure equipment or places a coated screen in the digital image setter.
• Develops exposed screens.
• Inspects screens for defects such as pinholes and blocks them out.

Skills

Read orders and blueprints

Operate coating equipment

Inspect screens for defects

Work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

The Pre-Press Operator prepares screens for the screening department. This position follows the screen through several phases such as reclaiming, degreasing, coating, shooting, development, and inspection. Inspects repeat film positives to ensure good quality films.

Summary

DuraTech Industries is a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We have been manufacturing labels, overlays and metal nameplates for a variety of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive, computer, electronics, industrial and medical markets for the past 45 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. Our Team Members are our greatest asset; our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best.

We have an opening for a Pre-Press Operator on 1st shift!

The Pre-Press Operator prepares screens for the screening department. This position follows the screen through several phases such as reclaiming, degreasing, coating, shooting, development, and inspection. Inspects repeat film positives to ensure good quality films.

• Reclaims and inspects screens to determine if re-usable.
• Degreases new and used screens in preparation for coating.
• Breaks down and prepares screens for stretching. Stretches screens.
• Selects appropriate program on coating machine to coat screens.
• Applies film to coated screen and places in exposure equipment or places a coated screen in the digital image setter.
• Develops exposed screens.
• Inspects screens for defects such as pinholes and blocks them out.

Must haves:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills and abilities crucial to success in this role:

• Ability to read and comprehend job orders or blue prints that provide specific details and instructions.
• Ability to work proficiently with computers.
• Ability to work independently without continued support from others.