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Plate MakerMatthews International • Saint Louis, Missouri, US
Plate Maker

Plate Maker

Matthews International • Saint Louis, Missouri, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plate Maker performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thickness from polymer sheet material.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness.
  • Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to beginning polymer processing to avoid imperfections in the plates.
  • Reviews order to determine plate material, thickness, all digital specifications.
  • Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together.
  • Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates.
  • Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing unit to process polymer plates.
  • Performs quality checks on the plates to ensure they meet specifications
  • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, monitors and corrects unsafe conditions.
  • Follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Maintains inventory control to ensure that plate and processing materials are always on hand and available for the manufacturing process.
  • Slip sheet finished plates before delivering to the shipping department.
  • Provides backup coverage for the following Depts: Shipping/Receiving and the Proofing Dept.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
  • 1+years of previous experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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