What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ink Technician position at Schreiner Group LP?
Plate making & Ink Technician: Job Description
Schreiner Group LP has a full-time regular position for a Plate making & Ink Technician. The Plate making & Ink Technician will be an active and integral part of the Production team.
Our facility operates on a 1st and 2 shift, 10-hour day schedule with Fridays for potential overtime. The ability to work overtime is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and inspecting printing plates and printing screens for production (Flexo plates, flat screens and Rotary screens)
- Usage of computerized system to load output files into Computer-to-Plate and Computer-to-Screen equipment
- Retrieving plates, screens and die cutting tools from Archive Storage
- Mixing/toning of spot colors and varnishes; mixing of inks for color match
- Maintains ink recipes in the ERP system as well as preparing color proofs
- Inventory control of Inks/varnishes in storage through ERP system
- Assembly of job components (Plates, die cutting tools, inks, documentation) to prepare job for press
- Perform and assist in the preventive maintenance needed for all plate making equipment (Plate Exposure systems, Washout system, etc.)
- Control waste by controlling ongoing quality checks during production of films and plates
- Aid in all trouble shooting for the press which relate to printing plates/ screens, inks or color mismatch
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree or higher educational degree
- 1-5 years' experience within the field of print production
- Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, manuals and manufacturing documents
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Intermediate level of compute knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suites
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Standing or sitting for long periods time
*Come join our growing team! Schreiner Group offers excellent benefits, engaging work environment & career growth opportunities! We also recognize the hardships inflation has caused and have given our staff compensation to assist with inflation costs. *
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.36 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24