Prepress Technician, ANSA Polymer Limited

Job Summary: 

The Pre-press Technician is responsible for ensuring that all inks are prepared on time and to correct customer specifications and targets allowing for a timely startup for the presses. The Pre-press Technician is also responsible for mounting printing plates for use on the press in a manner that does not cause any lost time on the presses.

Job Description:

• Formulate inks by Pantone chart or customer-approved sample using the correct ink type and document any changes to ink formulation.
• Check Ink/alcohol requisition, blend printing ink reducers, maintain inventory levels, and the accuracy of a colour, inform stakeholders of any changes and ensure that the ink is delivered to the relevant section.
• Liaise with Quality Control to establish colour targets for all jobs to be printed.
• Identify and formulate special colours from the schedule and ensure all ink pails are labelled accurately.
• Ensure all ink mixed matched is blended using the correct pigment and vehicle and a predetermined target is attainted.
• Update all stakeholders of any product, machine abnormalities or quality defects and identify and resolve any issues that arise during the printing process.
• Complete inspection of printing plates to determine if there are any damage, scratches, or any other defects.
• Ensure that printing plates are mounted onto printing cylinders or sleeves to ensure accuracy in alignment and registration of colours and graphics.
• Monitor the printing process to ensure that plates are properly aligned, and printing quality is maintained and remove used plates and store them according to establish procedures.
• Ensure all necessary approvals and documentation are in place to be compliant with respective operating procedures.
• Generate layouts for customer approvals.
• Keep accurate records of job orders, plate mounting, and maintenance activities.
• Perform general housekeeping, safeguard all tools and ensure all mounting equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with retrieving goods from the warehouse to deliver to the production area or external stakeholders.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate ISO 9001:2000, quality, health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform any other job duties as required by the job function.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Any Printing qualification would be an asset.
• None required.
• One (1) year in the manufacturing industry will be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
• Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas clearly using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure without becoming flustered.
• Ability to organize work so that tasks each to complete work on time, prioritize your projects and communicate your progress to supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to display a high level of integrity by keeping good on promises; holding self-accountable; and being honest and truthful.
• Meticulous and detailed oriented.