Pre-Press Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

American Boxboard LLC - Bedford Park, IL 60638, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: 2nd,

Purpose:

Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.

Responsible for maintaining control over all systems/procedures/handling of all internal print plates, cutting dies, and inks.

Oversee all activities related to inventory and maintenance of prepress area.

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

• Work in a production floor setting.
• Long periods of standing and/or sitting required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Back-and-forth arm motions lifting cutting dies, printing plates and ink buckets.
• Operate scissor lift, forklift and golf cart

• Oversee the ordering of all inks, bases and additives.
• Order die mounting supplies, as well as office supplies for pre-press group.
• Order inks, bases, additives and anything related to ink production / inventory
• Mount and repair printing plates to maintain production schedule.
• Stage printing plates and samples to be delivered for daily production runs.
• Maintain clean and organize storage area.
• Oversee daily handling of incoming plates (both new and transferred) by staging and cataloging into system after receiving inspection by Customer Service team.
• Prepare FO. jackets with load tags, print cards and FO.’s.
• Conduct ink inventories and prepare ink orders based upon upcoming demand.
• Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
• Maintain samples for color matching process.
• Communicate via Slack and Email to all departments in a timely manner;
  Utilize  for projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic proof-reading and math skills.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Participate in any requested or required training.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
• Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.
• Communicate effectively with vendors.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)