Plate / Screen Technician

Excellent Direct Hire Opportunity with a Dynamic International Company. 

Job Purpose:

Produces printed materials by studying specifications; setting-up, operating, and maintaining printing and binding equipment; maintaining supplies inventory.

Duties:

* Prepares printing jobs by reviewing work orders; studying specifications; assembling required materials.

* Prepares presses by assessing requirements for offset lithography, gravure, flexography, screen printing, or letterpress; loading stock and adjusting for size; setting feedboard, side guides, register board. and delivery mechanism; mounting and setting cylinders and plates; adjusting pressures and tensions; loading and setting inking mechanism; setting computer controls.

* Establishes quality by pulling proof copy; adjusting settings; inspecting production samples.

* Maintains production and quality by monitoring output and quality; troubleshooting stoppages and breakdowns; adjusting settings and controls; correcting jams and tears.

* Shuts-down presses by cleaning equipment; returning supplies to stock.

* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* Maintains printing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

* Completes bindery requirements by operating cutter, collator, bander, stapler, drill, etc.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Supply Management, Organization, Quality Focus, Attention to Detail, Layout Skills, Deadline-Oriented, Productivity, Equipment Maintenance, Dependability, Job Knowledge, Judgment