PrePress Technician

Kids for the Future; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Vacation time

Job summary

SATO America LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician in Romeoville, IL to assemble tooling and prepare dies and printing plates for press operations.

You will inspect tooling, coordinate with vendors, manage tooling inventory, and support ink mixing, safety, and general duties in a manufacturing environment. The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs and adhering to quality specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with press tooling and dies.
• Ability to read and follow specifications accurately.
• Basic math and color perception; attention to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare tooling used by press operators to complete printing jobs.
• Prepare dies, perforation cylinders and printing plates from copy card and deliver to appropriate press.
• Inspect tooling for damage prior to restocking; inspect new tooling for quality and accuracy based on specifications.
• Work with vendors to coordinate new tooling, retooling, scheduling of pick up/delivery and other needs or concerns.
• Manage tooling inventory; maintain records of tools for run time, age, use, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Basic computer skills

Hand dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

Technical certification from college or vocational school

Tools

Tooling equipment knowledge

Forklift operation

Job description

• Location 1140 Windham Pkwy,Romeoville, IL, 60446,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

SATO America is seeking a detail-orientated, service-focused, Prepress Technician.

At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world.In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centered innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world.Do you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

SUMMARY

Assembles and prepares tooling used by press operators to complete printing jobs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and prepare tooling used by press operators to complete printing jobs
• Prepare dies, perforation cylinders and printing plates from copy card and deliver to appropriate press.
• Inspect tooling for damage prior to restocking; inspect new tooling for quality and accuracy based on specifications.
• Work with vendors to coordinate new tooling, retooling, scheduling of pick up/delivery and other needs or concerns.
• Manage tooling inventory; maintain records of tools for run time, age, use, etc.
• Order parts and pressroom supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels as required.
• Mix ink to specifications when necessary; additional training will be provided for this function.
• Report any unsafe condition(s), injury, or accident immediately to the supervisor.
• Handle plant recycling activities
• Support troubleshooting at press when needed.
• Run presses through breaks and lunches; additional training will be provided for this function.
• Operate forklift equipment; additional training will be provided for this function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Experience will vary based on staffing needs in the press services area; experience will be assessed based on these needs. Educational requirement may include a technical certification from college or vocational school or three to sixmonths related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and internal customers. Basic computer skills, hand dexterity, ability to regularly lift and/or move objects up to 60 lbs without assistance, higher weights with assistance. Visual color perception; basic math skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At a minimum, the individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand dexterity important to feel surfaces, work in close areas with fingers and handle small objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds and heavier items with assistance. Ability to easily communicate verbally and hear as well as focus on objects and have good vision and color perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While fulfilling the duties and responsibilities described above, the employee will be working in a manufacturing environment where:

• Contact with moving mechanical systems is the norm.
• Exposure to non-hazardous fumes may occur.
• The noise level may be loud and hearing protection may be recommended or required.
• Eye protection may be recommended or required.
• Contact with certain chemicals may occur. These chemicals include both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SATO America LLC offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market-leading benefits program. SATO’s total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck as it's designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life. See our benefit line-up below:

• Health & Wellness: medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees’ health insurance coverage along with 100% company paid Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.
• Time Away: We observe 10 company-paid holidays per year and up to ten (10) days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven (11) days at year two (2). Twelve (12) days at year three (3). Thirteen (13) days at year four (4) and fifteen (15) days at year five (5). We also offer six (6) accrued personal days for you to use for things like weddings, moving, mental health, religious holiday, sick child or for anything that is truly personal.
• Saving for the Future: plan for your short-term and long-term goals with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match with no vesting schedule. You are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SATO will match 100%/dollar-for-dollar of your 401(k)-deferral amount of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50%/$.50 on the next 2% of your pay. For example, if you defer 5% of your pay into the 401(k) Plan, SATO will make a 4% matching contribution.
• Work-Life: we offer an Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members, career development, growth opportunities, and referral bonuses.

SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you are excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.We are focused on creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. SATO America LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.