Job Summary
- Company
- Southern Graphic Systems
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
- Industries
- Printing and Publishing
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- Certification
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Corrugated Mounter
About the Job
Southern Graphic Systems (SGS), a world leader in packaging graphics, services the packaging needs of Consumer Product Companies and retail merchants throughout the world. Our services include photography, design, prepress, imaging and management of the entire brand development and execution cycle. Clients with diverse needs benefit from SGS' technical expertise and strategic locations across the globe.
We are currently seeking an experienced Corrugated Mounter to work 2nd shift. This position involves mounting printing plates to saddles per customer specifications as well as operating flexo plate processing equipment to transfer images from film to photopolymer plates used in flexographic printing.
Responsibilities:
• Review job ticket instructions to determine requirements of job production.
• Operation of the following types of equipment: Harley Opti-Check mounters, ACT sticky-back applicator, RJE large shear, and an Adler sewing machine.
• Ensure plates are free of blemishes and are correct to the job.
• Ensure that all materials are to customer specifications for each particular job and/or press.
• Assist Project Managers and Sales with production issues /questions.
• When making flexo plates, operate washout units, exposure units, light finishing units, video drill, computer to plate devices and chemical recycling units.
• Filing of film.
• Operate forklift when necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment when necessary
• QC all work performed following the department SOP’s. Check off, sign, and date checklists.
• Make sure all jobs and materials are properly charged.
• When handing off jobs to co-workers/next shift, clearly communicate any information for them to complete the job.
Qualifications:
• Trade school certificate in Graphic Arts/Printing or equivalent experience.
• Preferably 3 years experience mounting plates for corrugated.
• Preferably 3 years experience making flexographic plates.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 - 65 lbs. regularly
SGS offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans as well as a generous 401(k) company match. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal opportunities to succeed.
