EPP Operator/Plate Maker at Menasha Packaging in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates commitment to quality and performs job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.


• Should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.


• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.


• Create and manipulate MAC & PC files with several different Graphic Design programs.


• Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files.


• Pre-flight documents according to printing standards and make necessary adjustments to all types of files to ready them for print and digital reproduction.


• Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios.


• Must be able to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions.


• Learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others.


• Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation and trapping for press.


• Coordinate Press Oks, work with press operators to manage projects without guidance.


• Create mylar dieline layouts.


• Follow SOP to quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer.


• Quality check HP layouts before they are sent to plating.


• Help quality check printing plates as needed.


• Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product.


• Ensure quality checklists and paperwork are complete and correct by EPP.


• Understand electronic filing system and job folder system to open/save files and retrieve/store job folders.


• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.


• Actively participates in Lean manufacturing initiatives.


• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress.


• Specialized graphics training and CTP experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years' experience in the Graphics trade.


• Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.


• Software knowledge of Artwork Systems - Nexus Edit, Insight, and Power Stepper and/or Esko Artwork- Backstage/DeskPack is considered an asset.


• Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design files.


• Ability to interact with external customers to solve graphics problems and troubleshoot art files. Demonstrates skill in application of separating and stepping electronic art.


• Ability to effectively work in teams.


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.

Shift:

• 2nd shift