Plate Mounter

This position mounts printing plates, prepares sleeves and plate cylinders, proofs completed work, and stages anilox rollers and cylinders so press teams have the correct equipment when they need it. The Plate Mounter also maintains plate-room equipment, materials, and storage systems. This role is ideal for a careful, organized team member who is comfortable working with specialized equipment and understands how accurate preparation supports print quality and production efficiency.

·        Mount printing plates accurately on plate cylinders and sleeves.

·        Set up, operate, and perform general maintenance on the DuPont plate mounter.

·        Sleeve and de-sleeve plate cylinders according to press and mounting schedules.

·        Apply stickyback mounting tape to sleeves and plate cylinders.

·        Proof mounted plate cylinders, inspect completed proofs, and approve work before release.

·        Clean, wrap, store, and protect printing plates after use.

·        Maintain organized storage and accurate locations for plates, plate cylinders, gears, anilox rollers, and sleeves.

·        Maintain inventory and storage of stickyback and proofing supplies.

·        Clean, set up, and stage anilox rollers and cylinders for upcoming jobs.

·        Maintain cylinders, carts, splash guards, and associated parts in good working condition.

·        Keep equipment and the plate-mounting area clean, orderly, and production ready.

·        Operate the electric hoist and use hand tools safely.

·        Follow all plant safety rules and report safety concerns, accidents, and emergency maintenance needs to the               appropriate coordinator or technical developer.

·        Perform other related duties as assigned.

·        Ability to safely operate an electric hoist and DuPont plate mounter.

·        Ability to use assorted hand tools.

·        Basic computer skills.

·        Strong attention to detail and commitment to print quality.

·        Ability to organize and maintain specialized production materials and supplies.

·        Dependable approach to safety, equipment care, and production schedules.

·        Ability to work effectively with press teams and other production partners.

·        Repetitive walking, bending, and stooping throughout the shift.

·        Ability to push and pull cylinder carts.

·        Ability to climb periodically.

·        Ability to lift and move materials weighing more than 50 pounds.