Press Ready Mounter (41278)

The Mounter is directed daily by the Press Supervisor.  Prepares sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses and is responsible for quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery.

In this position the employee is responsible for the preparation of sleeves for installation in flexographic printing presses. Position entails mounting photopolymer plates onto sleeves and proofing. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair.  Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by supervision.  Organizes workflow for smooth operation.  Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order.  Other duties may be assigned.

Lifts and places printing sleeves of specified size on mounter-proofing machine.  Measures and sets cameras used as guides for alignment of printing plates. Applies cushion backing to sleeve to prep for plate mounting. Maneuvers plate on sleeve for proper position according to job specifications. Checks plates versus supplied proofs to verify accuracy.

Strip used sleeves, clean and file. Record meters run for wear tracking.

• High School Diploma equivalent
• Demonstrated insight into mechanical and process analysis
• Must be able to see and compare colors
• Must be able to see small graphic details
• Must communicate in both verbal and written matters
• Ability to work overtime and any schedule that management deems necessary to maintain production
• Color Management.
• 5-15 years related experience and training in printing process.
• Basic knowledge of plastic films.
• Basic knowledge of solvent base and water base inks.