Position Name:  Senior Platemaker: Photopolymer Operator / Die Mounter / Etcher

Department:

Graphics

Reports To:

Plant Manager/ Team Lead

Purpose of Position:

To manufacture photopolymer plates as per yellow dockets

Result Areas of the Position:

• Customer Requirements understood & satisfaction ensured.
• Favourable gross margins achieved
• Activities reported
• Proper scheduling maintained and scheduling conflicts reported
• Dockets and paperwork filled in as required
• Pro-active troubleshooting of problems as required
• Delivery dates met
• Professional work ethic maintained

Processes:

• Time and scheduling planned effectively
• Activity levels maximized
• Reports and other paper work completed
• Favourable relationships with customers, prospects, and company personnel maintained.
• Personal skills, Attitudes and Motivation Developed
• Reliable attendance achieved

Activities and Tasks:

• Prepare and mould rubber plates from bakelite as required per yellow dockets and customer specs.  Grind plates as required
• Operate and product quality photopolymer plates to customer specs for both liquid and sheets systems
• Operate and produce quality magnesium plates to customer specs.
• Calibrate equipment as required
• Change wash out systems, acid bath, rolls, inks when required
• Order stock as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Attend self-development courses to continue self improvement
• Record and submit reports
• Perform customer follow up when necessary
• Strive for Customer satisfaction both external and internal
• Keep manager informed, maintain and submit reports
• Interact positively with company personnel
• Assist in quoting of special proposals
• Help with the field sales calls when required.
• Able to lift 20lbs – 36” in height as required

Perform activities required by the ISO 9001 and Sterling Quality Management System.