Mounter

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Plate Mounting Technician
Job Description

To ensure the ordering, inspection, care, and maintenance of plate inventory are appropriate for delivering quality plates to the mounting department. Maintain inventory of all print sleeves and bridge carriers. Ensure that mounting and plate technologies and processes are appropriate for delivering quality mounts to press. Participate in Pre-Production meetings, Pre-flighting, and Prepro schedule.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications on job envelope.
• Clean and prepare plates and sleeves for mounting.
• Mount backing (sticky back) on sleeve per instructions.
• Wrap and label finished product.
• Load on cart to be taken to the press or to storage.
• Inspect cylinders and gears for defects and report to Shift Supervisor.
• Demount cylinders as necessary.
• Maintain an organized, clean work area at all times.

Essential Skills

• Mounting, maintenance repair, inspection, inventory control.
• Experience in industrial printing.
• Mechanical skills and hand tool usage.
• Ability to use a measuring tape.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read and write.
• Familiarity with the press.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Communicates effectively one to one and in small groups.
• Highly organized and self-directed with an ability to prioritize projects.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with an aptitude to quickly absorb new procedures and new industry advancements.

Why Work Here?

Long-term opportunity with good culture. Pay scale has pay raise opportunities at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year reviews

Work Environment

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am rotating, 2-2-3 schedule. Working conditions include strong odors from inks and solvents in the plant. Frequent standing and walking during working hours. Frequent sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting. Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (8+ hours/day). Ability to repeatedly lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to operate overhead hoist system to move cylinders weighing in excess of 200 pounds. Overtime may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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