Offset Platemaker

6 days ago


Tampa FL United States Quad Full time
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad is seeking an Offset Platemaker to work at our Tampa, FL retail facility.   This is a 12-hour rotating schedule (7 a.m.-7 p.m. or 7 p.m.-7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working 3-4 shifts per week.    Entry-level wages start at $21.00 / hour and will pay more for experience 

Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Plate production. Daily/monthly processor maintenance and chemical replenishments.
  • Digitally preview the plates for accuracy before imaging.
  • Operate and maintain VLF Trendsetters.
  • Punch, bend, and stage plates.
  • Color proof production. Inspect and digitally measure color proofs for quality.
  • Complete necessary job and production documentation.
  • Identify and troubleshoot irregular operating conditions of the imaging systems, plate processing units, and computer workstations.

Qualifications

  • Previous plate-making, prepress experience, and basic understanding of offset printing.
  • Must be able to see color and successfully pass a color test.
  • Strong mechanical skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions in English.
  • Working knowledge of PC and MAC operating systems.
  • Communication skills via email, phone, and in-person.  
  • Able to work independently.
  • The ability to bend and lift 10-20 pounds continuously, up to 50 pounds at times, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously use vision to identify defects, and perform repetitious tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • The ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (7 a.m.-7 p.m. or 7 p.m.-7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, working 3-4 shifts per week.  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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