General Information
Job ID
ATR51152
Posting Job Title
Plate Maker
Locations
NC Marion
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
02-May-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Hiring Immediately - Full Time
Plate Maker - Marion, NC
2nd (3PM-11PM) OR 3rd shift (11PM-7AM)
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
- 401K with company match
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
- Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
The Opportunity:
- The Plate Maker is responsible for stepping the artwork to the layout and operating the CTP Plate Setter for offset printing process.
- Steps the artwork 1up to the die layout.
- Verifies item, color separations, coating, substrate, and die are correct.
- Adds/edits any layout marks needed for printing.
- Creates press curves as needed for the presses.
- Creates jobs in MeasureColor with correct colorbars and color targets.
- Pulls correct drawdowns, proofs, and coating blankets for printing.
- Troubleshoots printing prepress issues.
- Operate the CTP unit.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of all work performed during the platemaking process.
- Maintains the artwork proofs and locations.
- Maintains the coating blanket log and locations.
- Verify plates are accurate to customer approved proof.
- Verify repeat plates and blankets are accurate.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
- Perform all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
- This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
- Performs other duties assigned by the manager.
- Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
- 2-year degree or 2 to 5 years of production experience in manufacturing environment in work related field.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Strong understanding of 4-color process.
- Strong understanding of offset printing, color and dE.
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency mathematical ability including understanding of measurements.
- Knowledgeable with hardware installation, maintenance, and networking experience.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must be well organized.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to see/read a computer and work via telephone.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.