Pre-Press Technician

Batavia ContainerIllinois, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 weeks ago

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About this role

Purpose:

- Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.

- Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.

- Oversee all activities related to inventory and maintenance of prepress area.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Conditions:

- Work in a production floor setting.

- Long periods of standing and/or sitting required.

- Lift up to 50 lbs.

- Back-and-forth arm motions lifting cutting dies, printing plates and ink buckets.

- Operate scissor lift, forklift and golf cart

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Oversee the ordering of all inks, bases and additives.

- Order die mounting supplies, as well as office supplies for pre-press group.

- Order inks, bases, additives and anything related to ink production / inventory

- Mount and repair printing plates to maintain production schedule.

- Stage printing plates and samples to be delivered for daily production runs .

- Maintain clean and organize storage area.

- Oversee daily handling of incoming plates (both new and transferred) by staging and cataloging into system after receiving inspection by Customer Service team.

- Prepare FO. jackets with load tags, print cards and FO.s.

- Conduct ink inventories and prepare ink orders based upon upcoming demand.

- Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.

- Maintain samples for color matching process.

- Communicate via Slack and Email to all departments in a timely manner; Utilize Monday.com for projects.

- Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Basic mechanical skills.

- Basic proof-reading and math skills.

- Customer service driven and focused.

- Participate in any requested or required training.

- Follow precise instructions.

- Develop corrugated industry knowledge.

- Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.

- Communicate effectively with vendors.

- Excellent data entry skills.

- High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vison

- Life Insurance

- 401(k) company match

- Paid Time Off (PTO)