Plate Mounter

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking Plate Mounters who will ensure that the printing plates and related supplies are well-maintained and available for Operators when needed in order to minimize press downtime and increase production efficiency. Hiring for first shift (Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm) and second shift (Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review prepress checklist and verify all items such as plates, proofs, drawdowns, and first run print samples are ready and available for Production.
• Inspect plates for cracking of mylar backing, wrinkles, and wear.
• Check tint tubes for cuts or cracks.
• Transport all mounted orders to the appropriate press staging area.
• Remount plates if needed.
• Remove all cylinders from press area.
• Remove plates from cylinders, wash them, and dry them.
• Properly file plates, proof, drawdowns, and first run print samples.
• Keep adequate stock of supplies, including but not limited to tint tubes, sticky back, hair spray, paper ink pans, supply and drain hoses, and doctor blades.
• Keep prepress area neat and orderly at all times.
• Inspect and identify any unusual wear that needs to be addressed by maintenance such as plate roll cylinders, cylinder gears, cylinder bearings, and plate roll shafts.
• Look after the maintenance and accuracy of the plate mounting equipment, reporting any concerns to leadership.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Reliable with a sense of accountability, including record of good attendance.
• Effective time management skills and ability to maximize productivity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses.
• Limited working proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexographic printing experience, ideally plate mounting experience.
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Pay: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement – Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.