Jacquard Plate Maker Job Description Sample

Operate flexo plate processing equipment to produce digital and conventional photopolymer plates used in flexographic printing.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Review job ticket instructions to determine requirements of job production.

• Inspection of films, opaque if necessary in preparation of conventional plate making.

• Film filing, organization of re-run films.

• Inspection of digital files in preparation for plate making.

• Review job proofs to digital files to insure quality control.

• Digital job folder organization.

• Operation of the following types of equipment: washout units, exposure units, light finishing units, video drill, computer to

plate devices, chemical-recycling units.

• Finishing of plates per customer specs.

• Pre-Packaging of plates for shipment, wrapping in foam, kraft paper, organizing proofs to ship with plates, etc.

• Operate forklift if necessary.

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment when necessary.

• QC all work performed following the department SOP's. Check off, sign, and date checklists.

• Participate in the quality process by following SOP's and giving feedback for possible improvement ideas to Department Heads. Seek feedback for jobs on the list that you had involvement with.

• Make sure all time and materials are properly charged to the jobs.

• When handing off jobs to co-workers/next shift, clearly communicate any information for them to complete the job.

• Perform end of shift housekeeping.

• Participate in daily housekeeping of department.

• Participate in weekend "on call" rotation.

• Participate in monthly department meetings.

• Work overtime when necessary.

General Location Requirements:

• Comply with all SGS standards, applicable regulations and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

• Comply with SGS EH&S policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

• Trade school certificate in Graphic Arts/Printing or equivalent experience.

• Preferably 3 years experience working in a Flexo Plate Department.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 – 65 lbs. regularly.

• Certified in operating a forklift.

This position would work 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm with a half-hour unpaid meal break Monday through Friday).

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The position is located in the Plate Manufacturing Branch, Plate Making Section. The incumbent is trained as an Intermediate Plate Maker (Intaglio) so that within two (2) years will be able to perform the full range of duties required of the position.

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Responsibilities

As a Plate Maker (Intermediate), you will:

• Prepare and maintain solutions, tanks, filters, pumps, anodes, and regulating devices, and performs daily routine monitoring of plating tank parameters including temperature, pH, density, etc., as prescribed by a supervisor, for electroplating nickel, chromium, acid pickling anodizing, electro-cleaning, or depleting.

• Use appropriate blue prints, drawings, precision scales, and hand tools, locatesand enter lines used for processing, on altos, plates, and other engraved products.

• Lay out trim lines on the engraved face of the plate, hand-straighten the plate on a straightening press, then machine-plane back of plate to prescribed thickness.

• Grind plate on back to uniform thickness over lead and trail edges, curve plate to fit rotary cylinder, trim off scrap pieces, hand straighten and mill edges, and lay out and machine gripper slots on inside of plate.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
02

Who May Apply This job is open to… All candidates who are:

Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or VRA eligibles.

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• Job family (Series)
  4449 Electrolytic Intaglio Platemaking

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

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• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."

Physical Requirements:

Requires moderate to heavy lifting of weights up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods. Good eyesight, coordination, and dexterity are required.

AND

You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) on all other elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified.

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector or volunteer service.

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Tempt™ In-Store Productions is a Quad/Graphics company that produces in-store signage, point of purchase displays and large-format graphics. We put our retail expertise, creativity and world-class printing and finishing capabilities to work for our customers. We also integrate other Quad/Graphics solutions to help our customers develop multichannel campaigns that capture attention and drive sales.

Quad/Graphics is currently seeking an Offset Plate Maker to work in the Tempt In-Store Productions facility at Glendale Drive in New Berlin. Responsible for manufacture of offset printing plates for large format sheet fed printing presses. The job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform machine set-up, including accessing job files via computer.

• Output plates using a computer-to-plate system.

• Replenish plates, solutions, and perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Read and understand job tickets. Complete necessary job paperwork.

• Communicate effectively with supervisor, press operators, prepress operators, CSR's, scheduling, and co-workers.

• Clean and maintain work area.

• Assist in Pre-Press Department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 3 years prepress experience and/or vocational/technical degree.

• Knowledge of all aspects of Plate Making including the Prinergy workflow.

• Previous CTP operational experience and working knowledge of imposition software a plus.

• Must be self-motivated, organized, reliable, and quality oriented.

• Ability to apply written instructions to job set-up.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, reaching, bending, walking, standing, stooping, pulling and pushing with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Knowledge of electronic prepress and digital printing a plus.

Position is for Second Shift – 3pm to 11pm with overtime and weekend hours as required.

With a decade of high performance, solid business growth and over 400,000 square feet of office and production space across the continent, we're equipped to handle any print job at any time.

Our success in fast processing helps our high volume of orders to be completed even faster and more accurately, in turn giving our customers quicker turnarounds and deliveries.

To continue our success, we're investing further in our Miami, FL facility and are hiring an additional Pre-Press Platemaker working in 3rd Shift starting 11 PM - 6 AM.

The Pre-Press Platemaker is responsible the creation and on time delivery of offset printing plates.

We Offer a great teamwork environment, development/growth opportunities, competitive pay, paid time off, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, short term disability, AFLAC plans, and employee incentive program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Setting up, configuring and operating the computer to print (CTP) plating equipment

• Access the batching system to view press schedule and identify priority jobs to be completed.

• Examining job orders to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, color(s) and special printing instructions.

• Liaises with press crew to identify and troubleshoot problems between plate and press.

• Monitors department supplies and inform management of any potential production issues that may impact the press schedule.

• Monitors equipment and performance ensuring optimum performance and for job quantity reporting along with defect and quality checks.

• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.

• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Able to read and comprehend job tickets and customer specifications from image files etc

• Able to communicate effectively with other employees.

• Mechanically inclined and production oriented.

• Health & Safety trained.

• I.T./Computer Literate - ideal to have Kodak Prinergy knowledge

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills with a mechanical and production bias.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk; use foot/feet to operate machines, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

A leading global provider of print and media solutions, Quad/Graphics is powered by a passion for innovation and the most advanced platform in the industry. Our collaborative team of "can-do" people continually challenge the status quo, creating groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of communications.

Job Description:

Quad/Graphics is currently seeking an Offset Plate maker at its Midland, Michigan plant. The offset plate maker is responsible for overseeing the plate-making process, including but not limited to, generating impositions from single page files, creating plates, troubleshooting issues, inspecting for quality and working with internal customers to support the printing process.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of Windows PC, strong math skills, good verbal and written communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Knowledge of press operations is a plus. Experience with using imposition software and working with lay-outs is desired.

Additional Company Information

We offer excellent benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations, and more.

Quad/Graphics is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug Free Workplace

As a Product Design Engineer, you'll be at the leading edge of product development to seamlessly blend the properties of the soft good industry with the technical wizardry of Jacquard by Google. You'll use your knowledge and creative talent to set the direction of future soft goods augmented with Jacquard, and drive development by working with leading fashion and apparel brands. You will participate in the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts. You'll also work in a manufacturing and product oriented development environment and collaborate with vendors and outside sources in order to see parts through to manufacture.

One of the driving forces of innovation at Google is our Advanced Technologies and Projects (ATAP) team. ATAP is a fast-paced, solution-oriented group developing and executing projects at the point where emerging science/technology trends meet consumer needs, products and services. Googlers working on ATAP projects will create demonstrations and user experiences that appear magical, simple and wondrous—and deliver at lightning speeds.

Responsibilities

• Manage the subsystem and/or individual part designs from concept to production.

• Oversee supplier/partners of subsystems and/or individual part design from concept to production.

• Identify cause design issues to improve designs to successfully guide products to mass production.

• Design for function, reliability, human factors, manufacturability and cosmetic requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of work experience with consumer and handheld product design.

• Experience with CAD tools (PTC Creo) and mechanical simulation tools.

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering across multiple related areas such as plastic injection molding, sheet metal, extrusion and die casting.

Preferred qualifications:

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of relevant work experience.

• Soft goods experience and/or wearable device experience.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with industrial design, electrical engineering, and operations teams.

• Experience with fabrication.

At Google, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Date: Jun 13, 2018

Location:Eagle Rock, VA, US

Company: Dover Corporation

Maag is the global leading manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverizers for sophisticated applications in the synthetic, chemical, petrochemical and food industry.

Maag Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Gala Industries and Reduction Engineering Scheer - four successful and well experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements - not only for polymer applications, but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industry.

Company Gala Industries

Position Sales Engineering Designer

Location Eagle Rock, VA

Main position objectives

The inspector will be responsible for the inspection of every die before it leaves the machine shop. They will also assemble all dies to make them fully functional. All required dimensional features will be inspected with the proper inspection equipment. These dimensions will be recorded and stored electronically. Visual inspection will also be performed so that all dies shipped to the customer meet all Gala standards.

Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Use the most effective and efficient methods to measure each die.

• Select proper measuring instrument for the feature being measured.

• Dimensionally and visually inspect the product to assure the product meets all print and customer requirements.

• Enter data in a data base.

• Assemble the die after inspection, adding all components specified for that particular die.

• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Education

Mandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus).

Desirable

• Machinist / Tool Maker apprenticeship card.

• Technical training / certifications.

Professional experience

Mandatory

• Previous inspection experience of machined parts.

• Use of measuring equipment commonly used in a machine shop.

Desirable

• Knowledge of heat treating.

• Experience with geometric tolerancing.

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized and forward thinking in approaching tasks.

• Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues.

• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to excel.

• Quality-focused.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Virginia : Eagle Rock

Sub Division : Maag Gala

Job Requisition ID : 10288

Overview

Basic Function: Ensure that all cars are inventoried into the system during scheduled shift. This position generally requires you to work an overnight shift (e.g. midnight

• 8 AM).

Responsibilities

• Perform the nightly License Plate Inventory (LPI)

• Be prepared to act in the capacity of a cashier as and when directed

• Provide accurate information to the public concerning all areas of airport parking operations and general airport information

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience Required: Less than High School education or one month related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be a requirement.

License Requirement: The individual will only be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license, with a current address and acceptable driving record, if the individual is expected to be able to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.

Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle cash and equipment. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

Additional InformationThis position is 2nd shift with weekend and hours vary based on incoming flights. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work alone. The position does include but is not limited to the following additional responsibilities:

• Cash handling

• Customer assistance

• Parking lot clean up

• Machine maintenance

• Daily reporting

Overview

Basic Function: Ensure that all cars are inventoried into the system during scheduled shift. This position generally requires you to work an overnight shift (e.g. midnight - 8 AM).

Responsibilities

• Perform the nightly License Plate Inventory (LPI)

• Be prepared to act in the capacity of a cashier as and when directed

• Provide accurate information to the public concerning all areas of airport parking operations and general airport information

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience Required: Less than High School education or one month related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be a requirement.

License Requirement: The individual will only be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license, with a current address and acceptable driving record, if the individual is expected to be able to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.

Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle cash and equipment. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.