Plate Room Librarian

To coordinate activities on the mounting department for the purpose of assuring that printing plates are managed in an accurate fashion so the plate mounter and press operator can easily achieve daily work goals. This position requires daily coordination with the mounting department and planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Order and receive plates.

• Manage/organize inventory of plates.

• Monitor plate re-orders to maximize cost efficiency.

• Support and assist plate mounters with problems.

• Assures all plates are in house with no defects and pulled for upcoming orders.

• Review specs for all new set-ups and changes.

• Maintain Excel spreadsheet location map for all plate inventory.

• Assist in any plant function as requested by Production Manager or Department Manager.

• Works closely with Graphics Coordinator for plates for new jobs or design changes.

• Ability to function as back up to scheduler.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Problem Solving: Be pro-active in recognizing/defining and then resolving problems.

• Communication: Establish and maintain timely and effective feedback to Production Manager on pre-press issues.

• Planning: Prioritize routine tasks, duties and assignments by defining short and long term goals.

• Leading: Assist in search for continual improvement.

• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a high school graduate.

• One (1) year experience in printing.

Employee Training Required:

• Communication: Written and Verbal

• Basic Safety

• Plates: Proper Cleaning and Storage

• QC : Proper Inspection; Receiving Plates

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Reading Specifications

• Plate Inventory Management

• ISO Awareness: Understanding our Quality Objectives