Plate Mounter - Printing

SUMMARY:

Mounts plates according to the printing order specifications, using precise measurements and time management to ensure the quality of the production flow.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads and initials work order to verify knowledge of order specifications at beginning of each order and checks blue lines or sample bags for colors & correct copy.
• Looks through orders for the week's production, checks plates for scars, wear, or defects before mounting.
• Retrieves all necessary supplies.
• Notifies Press Operator of any problems or discrepancies.
• Complete Plate Mounters Report Daily.
• Monitors inventory of plate mounting supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
• Cleans plates and cylinders and puts them away daily.
• Assists the Press Operators when all work in area is complete and approved by Press Operator Lead or Supervisor.
• Follows instructions and requests from supervisors and management.
• Communicates well with assistant operators, and other operators at shift change.
• Stays in work area, unless receives permission from supervisor.
• Keeps floor free from obstructions, paper, ink, and other materials, and keeps general work area clean.
• Sweeps and mops floors daily at the end of shift.
• Empties trash cans and paper scrap daily, at end of each shift.
• Complies with departmental and job safety practices, including wearing protective equipment and monitoring placement of machine guards.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Management.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Always take ownership and be accountable for your actions. This job description is a tool for you to follow while at ProAmpac. Other job duties may be assigned to you, this outline is not to be considered a detailed description and you may have other duties/projects assigned to meet business needs. Good and reliable attendance, positive attitude and at or above job specific metrics and/or goals will reflect on your annual review. Always take ownership of your job and team.

EEO Statement

ProAmpac provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information and answer questions in one-on-one or small group situations to customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure.
• Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Good time management skills.
• Reports to work on time and is dependable.
• Follows instructions and requests from supervisor and management
• The ability to mount plates with accuracy onto cylinders, using pins for proper registration, in a timely manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot and inquire about information on orders and job duties when in doubt.
• Completes Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training, and OSHA Standards Training.