Flexographic Print Plate Mounter

Flexographic Printing Plate Mounter

Summary

The Flexographic Printing Plate Mounter is responsible for the complete printing plate mounting process from start to finish. Plates are mounted on customer specified carrier, proofed, and verified for accuracy. Printing plates are mounted and registered using a cylinder mounting proofer.

Responsibilities

• Manually mount photopolymer printing plates onto appropriate carriers using cylinder mounting system.
• Proof printing plates for accuracy and confirm quality standards have met customer specifications.
• Assist the photopolymer plate maker when required with taping, cutting, and staging printing plates for mounting.
• Looks at artwork and works closely with the art team and manager for any printability issues that may occur before or during production.
• Work closely with art team, supervisor, and management for any related scheduling or quality concerns.
• Box completed printing plates and prepare for shipping.
• Capable of troubleshooting printing issues both on and off the cylinder.
• Great at problem solving, communications skills, attention to detail, highly motivated individual, and works well without direct supervision.
• Lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more).

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience mounting flexographic plates.
• Previous work in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

About the Company

Ameritek is a proudly American, family-owned manufacturer of Superior Cutting Dies, Graphic Design, and Prepress. We partner with our customers in the Folding Carton and Corrugated industries to provide exceptional customer service, support, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Ameritek is an active participant in the community and environmentally responsible to help with positive change.Ameritek takes great pride in being an all-inclusive, equal opportunity employer free of discrimination. We are family oriented and accommodating to our employees individual needs to ensure a proper work/life balance is achieved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Plate Mounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person