Prepress/Offset Platemaking Technician
About the Company
At CastlePierce, we are a fifth-generation family business with over 135 years of experience in brand packaging printing for consumer products. We specialize in offering a wide range of packaging solutions, including flexible packaging and pouches, roll stock, rigid set-up boxes, paperboard, and APET plastic folding cartons. Our commitment to quality, brand integrity, and innovative packaging embellishments sets us apart in the industry.
About the Role
Are you eager to learn? Do you have a strong attention to detail and work well in a team dynamic? Castle Pierce is in major growth mode and is seeking an experienced prepress/offset platemaking technician. In this role you will be responsible for digitally assembling final approved graphic files into a press-ready print form for offset printing following the instructions provided on the production ticket. In addition, you will be quality checking that the layout imposition, press marks, color separations, screen angles and curves have been applied correctly. You must deliver accurate finished products (offset printing plates) to the press. With a focus on speed to market and family culture our employees can work in a friendly environment that is dedicated to growth and success.
Responsibilities
- Completes assignments using Esko Automation Engine and Plato to create and modify plate impositions. Most layouts are generated through automated workflows, but some require manual creation and/or changes.
- Create press layouts for folding carton & labels, including multi-page print forms (i.e. calendars, catalogs) and other commercial work.
- Ensure that layouts have been setup to the correct number of colors per the production ticket.
- Quality check imposition for errors before proceeding to next department.
- Setup imposed files for Emboss/Deboss, Foil Stamp, & Spot Coating File and send to vendors.
- Output plates, using the correct settings, and put in corrugate folders.
- Reload plates into platemaking device.
- Daily, monthly and other periodic maintenance on the platemaking devices. (i.e. preventative maintenance)
- Review daily production schedules to ensure plates are output as needed.
- Maintain inventory of plates & supplies in the plating department and restock as needed.
- Unload and put away prepress plates and supplies.
- Cutting Spot Coating Blankets on Kongsberg Cutting Table.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior Prepress/Plating experience working in printing/packaging industry and/or Associate Degree in Graphic Communications/Electronic Prepress, or similar field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Computer Knowledge – Desired: PC Platform, MS Office, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Plato
- Computer Knowledge – would be a bonus: Mac Platform, Esko Artpro, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Esko Deskpack Plugins, Fuji XMF
- Strong Computer & Technical Skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong time management skills, including ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills, including file management.
- Mathematical & Problem Solving
- Understanding of Printing Process
Great benefits for you and your family!
- 401K Plan & 401K matching
- Medical insurance plan
- Health savings account
- Dental benefit plan
- Vision plan
- Life insurance & ADD
- Short & long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- A close-knit team environment
- Casual dress code
- Paid time off and up to 10 paid holidays to promote a work-life balance
- Employee appreciation activities
Equal Opportunity Statement
CastlePierce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.