Manufacturing Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNOW 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? 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 & TrainingTrain on 1st shift for the first 30–60 daysThen move to 2nd shift or 3rd shift 8-hour shiftsSome positions/shifts offer flexible start times as early as 12:00 PM for 2nd shiftMonday–Friday, full-timeWhat You'll DoAs 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 & ProofingMount and proof printing plates accurately using customer specs and work ordersUse an ink brayer to ink plates and pull a smooth, covered proofMake proofs for company records, the customer, and any others required on the work orderMonitor proof and plate quality, adjusting exposure and thickness as neededPlate Making & ProcessingSet up, pour, and process photopolymer plates to required specificationsPerform mechanical or hand pour of plates as necessaryPour or set up photopolymer plates accurately at a variety of heightsProperly expose screens and fine copy using the extra back exposure techniqueAdjust exposure time for plates as neededPrepare, trim, strip, splice, and organize negatives for productionProperly mark up required negatives and platesWear gloves and a face shield when handling developer/fixer powderAuto Bend & Die LayoutRead dimensioned drawings/blueprints to autobend, saw, or lay out cutting diesFinishing & QualityCut mounting materials and install edge strips, grommets, or slots as requiredClean plates thoroughly using the plate bath and package properly for shippingPrepare, clean, package, and ship completed platesVerify barcodes and perform quality checksMaintain and periodically calibrate Opti-Chek equipmentRecord production time and materials in company software (Cyframe)Maintain accurate production logs and job recordsOther FunctionsPerform light equipment maintenance as neededPerform all duties safely and in accordance with company quality guidelinesGeneral housekeeping to keep the work area cleanOther duties as assigned QualificationsProof of high school diploma or equivalent is a mustMinimum 1 year of continuous employment with the same employer in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentBasic computer skillsBasic math skills using a calculatorMust be able to read a tape measure to the 1/32"Must be detail-orientedAbility to read and follow work instructionsManufacturing, printing, or production experience is a plusPerksBeyond 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 employersEOE.\nCompany DescriptionOur Mission To empower Businesses and individuals to excel by forging meaningful connections that fuel growth and success contributing to a thriving communityCompany DescriptionOur Mission\r\nTo empower Businesses and individuals to excel by forging meaningful connections that fuel growth and success contributing to a thriving community