Posted 7mo ago

Pre-Press Technician

@ Batavia Container
Bedford Park, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Oversee handling, Order supplies, Mount printing
Requirements Summary:Basic mechanical skills; proofreading and math skills; data entry; customer service oriented; follow instructions; corrugated industry knowledge; flexible hours; communicate with vendors; high school or equivalent; corrugated experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Monday.com, Slack
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Job Description

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.