Location: Blauvelt,NY, USA
Prepress/Ink Technician 2nd Shift: Plate making & Ink Technician: Schreiner Group LP has a full-time regular position for a Plate making & Ink Technician. The Plate making & Ink Technician will be an active and integral part of the Production team. Our facility operates on a 1st and 2 shift, 10-hour day schedule with Fridays for potential overtime. The ability to work overtime is required for this position. Responsibilities: Preparing and inspecting printing plates and printing screens for production (Flexo plates, flat screens and Rotary screens). Usage of computerized system to load output files into Computer-to-Plate and Computer-to-Screen equipment. Retrieving plates, screens and die cutting tools from Archive Storage. Mixing/ toning of spot colors and varnishes; mixing of inks for color match. Maintains ink recipes in the ERP system as well as preparing color proofs. Inventory control of Inks/varnishes in storage through ERP system. Assembly of job components (Plates, die cutting tools, inks, documentation) to prepare job for press. Perform and assist in the preventive maintenance needed for all plate making equipment (Plate Exposure systems, Washout system, etc.). Control waste by controlling ongoing quality checks during production of films and plates. Aid in all trouble shooting for the press which relate to printing plates/ screens, inks or color mismatch. Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree or higher educational degree. 1-5 years' experience within the field of print production. Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, manuals and manufacturing documents. Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Intermediate level of compute knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suites. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Standing or sitting for long periods time.