Photopolymer Platemaker

SALARY: Compensation is based on experience

SUMMARY: Produce photopolymer plates to meet production schedule and customer ship dates. Coordinate activities associated with the production of photopolymer plates; including the use of electronic software applications to prepare files for plate imaging and the operation of all processing equipment involved in the platemaking process.  

Essential Functions:  The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully.

• Work safely and adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Schedule work and manage personnel to ship and deliver products in a timely manner.
• Responsible for keeping raw materials in stock in order to maintain the production schedule.
• Maintain monthly inventory counts and file the appropriate reports.
• Place orders of materials needed with Site Director or Accounting/Purchasing Personnel.
• Communicate issues to Site Director related to personnel and equipment that can impede manufacturing.
• Read/process photopolymer plate orders as scheduled.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Process photopolymer plates, adhering to the highest standards of quality while controlling waste in the plate-making process.
• Operate/maintain equipment utilized in the plate-making process.
• Inspect/label/package plates for shipment and other shipping duties. Includes visual quality check, using micrometer, BETAFLEX, and other inspection devices as required.
• Operate and perform shipping responsibilities including contact couriers for local shipments and enter data in FedEx and UPS systems for shipment. Schedule freight pickups for other carriers.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Responsible for ongoing personal development including cross training in the plate room and other areas as required.
• Maintain a clean work area and department, employing good work habits and adhering to established procedures.
• Crosscheck films/files with customer approved specifications prior to producing plates.
• Communication between shifts is key to our success in order to meet our customers’ expectations.
• Perform other duties as instructed - Lead and primary techs are required to;
  • Attend and contribute to the daily production meetings and platemaking department meetings.
  • Provide communication between shifts via daily emails and utilize messaging applications to communicate with other department coworkers during normal production hours.
  • Accurately and consistently record and maintain data in department spreadsheets and where requested -
    • Daily Polymer Log
      • # flats, actual material size, waste, dimensions, spoilage, etc
    • Scrap Material log
    • Light Exposure Tests
    • BETAFLEX Quality Measurements
• Create and provide updates to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all existing operations; review semi-annually and certify that all techs understand and adhere to these standards.
• Cross train between shifts to provide support including PM and shipping responsibilities.
• Strive to improve upon waste and increase productivity.
• Provide quality (QC) checks for all produced plates including established shop order ticket document sign-offs for yourself and as a secondary check for fellow plate techs.

 A professional business attitude and respect for your coworkers is expected.

We believe that if we treat each other with dignity and respect, we can develop and maintain the positive business and personal relationships necessary for the success of the individual and the organization.

When we approach one another in this manner, we can accomplish far more than what is expected. Mutual prosperity for our customers, for our employees, and for our company affords us with an opportunity to reinvest in people and the business so that we can continue to serve the market in a world-class manner.