Manufacturing Technician-Will Train

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Plate Maker Technician / Auto Bend Operator / Plate Mounter ~ One Employer offering an abundance of opportunity! Are you the right person for this job? Are you willing to learn new things, if so this client is willing to train.

Location: Lucas County, Ohio
Pay: $18–$19/hour | Temp-to-Hire with full benefits at hire
Schedule: Full-Time

Ready to Learn a New Trade?

Let's Work is hiring for a company that offers a career, not just a job — and our client is willing to train the right qualified person.

This is your chance to break into skilled manufacturing with one of the #1 voted workplaces in the Toledo area , years running.

Schedule & Training

• Train on 1st shift for the first 30–60 days
• Then move to 2nd shift or 3rd shift 8-hour shifts (6PM-2AM)
• Some positions/shifts offer flexible start times as early as 12:00 PM for 2nd shift
• Monday–Friday, full-time

What You'll Do

As a Plate Mounting Technician, you'll mount, proof, inspect, and prepare printing plates to customer specifications. Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to)

Plate Mounting & Proofing

• Mount and proof printing plates accurately using customer specs and work orders
• Use an ink brayer to ink plates and pull a smooth, covered proof
• Make proofs for company records, the customer, and any others required on the work order
• Monitor proof and plate quality, adjusting exposure and thickness as needed

Plate Making & Processing

• Set up, pour, and process photopolymer plates to required specifications
• Perform mechanical or hand pour of plates as necessary
• Pour or set up photopolymer plates accurately at a variety of heights
• Properly expose screens and fine copy using the extra back exposure technique
• Adjust exposure time for plates as needed
• Prepare, trim, strip, splice, and organize negatives for production
• Properly mark up required negatives and plates
• Wear gloves and a face shield when handling developer/fixer powder

Auto Bend & Die Layout

• Read dimensioned drawings/blueprints to autobend, saw, or lay out cutting dies

Finishing & Quality

• Cut mounting materials and install edge strips, grommets, or slots as required
• Clean plates thoroughly using the plate bath and package properly for shipping
• Prepare, clean, package, and ship completed plates
• Verify barcodes and perform quality checks
• Maintain and periodically calibrate Opti-Chek equipment
• Record production time and materials in company software (Cyframe)
• Maintain accurate production logs and job records

Other Functions

• Perform light equipment maintenance as needed
• Perform all duties safely and in accordance with company quality guidelines
• General housekeeping to keep the work area clean
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent is a must
• Minimum 1 year of continuous employment with the same employer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills using a calculator
• Must be able to read a tape measure to the 1/32"
• Must be detail-oriented
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Manufacturing, printing, or production experience is a plus

Perks

Beyond competitive pay and full benefits at hire, you'll enjoy employee engagement activities like company lunches, picnics, and holiday parties — just part of working for one of the area's top-voted employers

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Our Mission
To empower Businesses and individuals to excel by forging meaningful connections that fuel growth and success contributing to a thriving community

Company Description

Our Mission\r\nTo empower Businesses and individuals to excel by forging meaningful connections that fuel growth and success contributing to a thriving community