Platemaker
One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042
Since 1949, Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT has been a trusted name in commercial and financial printing. We’re more than just a print shop — we’re a full-service, family-run print-media solutions provider with sheetfed, web, large format and digital press capabilities, plus the largest bindery/finishing area in New England. We’re growing fast and looking for second shift skilled print professionals who are passionate about quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
Every great offset print begins with a quality plate!
The Platemaker will prepare and produce high-quality plates that set the foundation for every flawless print run. Using your technical expertise and precision, you’ll create, inspect, and maintain printing plates that meet exacting customer specifications and pressroom standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Operate computer-to-plate (CTP) equipment to produce high-quality printing plates for sheetfed and web offset printing presses.
- Review digital files for accuracy before imaging.
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot platemaking and processing equipment.
- Inspect plates for defects and ensure alignment with job specifications.
- Collaborate closely with Prepress and Pressroom teams to meet production deadlines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2–4 months of experience in prepress, platemaking, or related print industry.
- Experience with Fujifilm, Kodak, Creo, and/or Screen plate setters.
- Sharp attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced production environment.
- Dependable, punctual, and a strong team player.
- Basic computer literacy and mechanical aptitude.
- Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more. | Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.| Using manual pallet trucks | Driving, sitting, standing, walking, while operating a fork truck.
- Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Shift Available & Schedule: 2nd shift (4:00pm-12:00am)
Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth Services, Free Life Insurance, Additional Life Insurance Contributions, Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday), Shift Differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Referral Bonus.
Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.
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What We Do
Allied is a full-service commercial and financial printer. In our 66th year of operation, we are a print-media solutions provider. Our state of the art single-point-of-manufacturing facility is located in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, and digital press capabilities. Our bindery/finishing area is the largest in all of New England. Our mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-On-Demand, and variable data capabilities give us a unique value-proposition and make us an excellent resource for our customers.
The Allied Advantage is the special combination of the enormous capacity and versatility of a large printing company, paired with the friendly customer service and short chain of command of a smaller print facility. We are adaptable to our clients needs and responsive to the changes in our dynamic graphic arts industry. We are structured for seamless communication, optimized workflow, flexible scheduling, fast turnarounds, and accountability. We build relationships with all of our customers and have earned their trust many times over by adding value for their complete marketing needs. Our versatility has given us a competitive advantage by serving as a one-stop-shop for our customers, with consistent high quality standards throughout all departments. We have been a cutting edge technological leader for over 6 decades, with constant reinvestment in our people, facilities, and equipment. Become part of the Allied family and grow with us for generations to come.
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