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TekniPlex · 2 days ago

Pre-Press Technician/Mounter (3rd Shift)

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner specializing in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging. The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter plays a critical role in the production process by preparing and mounting flexographic printing plates, ensuring high-quality print results and supporting overall pressroom efficiency.

IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Precisely mount flexographic plates onto printing cylinders or sleeves for Allstein and PCMC press operations, and other flexographic presses

Utilize mounting equipment and optical systems to ensure accurate registration and alignment

Inspect and verify plates against production specifications, color proofs, and job tickets

Prepare and organize mounting tapes, sleeves, and cylinders prior to press runs

Coordinate with pre-press graphics to ensure proper plate layouts and separations

Maintain digital files, proofs, and supporting documentation for job setup

Conduct quality checks on all mounted plates for accuracy, damage, or defects

Troubleshoot pre-press issues to minimize press downtime and waste

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and productivity

Properly clean, label, and store plates, sleeves, and cylinders

Maintain accurate logs of mounted jobs, plate inventory, and material usage

Assist with preventative maintenance and care of pre-press equipment and tools

Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations

Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality. Mark deviant products appropriately

Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down

Help sites meet quality objectives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Flexographic plate mountingWide-web flexographic pressesPlate management softwareTechnical specifications interpretationMechanical aptitudeHand-eye coordinationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of 2 years' experience in pre-press, flexographic plate mounting, or related printing industry role

Strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude

Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications accurately

Computer literacy

Physical ability to lift and handle printing sleeves/cylinders weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form

Preferred

Technical training in printing or graphics preferred

Experience working with wide-web flexographic presses; Allstein or PCMC press experience preferred

Familiarity with plate management software is a plus

Company

TekniPlex

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 1967

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tekni-plex.com

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