Schawk USA Inc.
St. Louis, MO, USA
SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company. POSITION SUMMARY The Plate Maker performs a variety of tasks related to producing polymer printing plates of varying thickness from polymer sheet material. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Sorts and prioritizes orders by due date and plate thickness. Inspects and cleans film negatives prior to beginning polymer processing to avoid imperfections in the plates. Reviews order to determine plate material, thickness, all digital specifications. Arranges film layout to optimize use of the exposure area and tapes film together. Determines exposure times necessary to produce quality plates. Operates lasers, exposure unit, batch processor and dryer/finishing...