Located in Gresham, OR
Pay: $26.07/HR
Job Full Description
Direct Hire – Plate Maker
Location: Gresham, OR
Pay: $26.07/HR
Schedule: Full-time | No travel required
Type: Direct Hire
We’re hiring a Lead Plate Maker for a well-established manufacturer in Gresham, OR. This direct hire position plays a critical role in supporting production through accurate plate-making, job bag and proof management, and coordination with operations and scheduling. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, a quality-driven mindset, and leadership potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and quality-check printing plates to support plant production
- Manage Epson proofs and job bag organization
- Monitor hot folders for plate files and output exact repeat plates from server
- Maintain and clean plating equipment to plant standards
- Communicate with scheduling and operations to support production schedules
- Maintain supply inventory and coordinate reordering as needed
- Report unsafe conditions and maintain a clean, organized workspace
- Follow and help develop SOPs and process improvements
- Stay up to date with new product releases and assist in training others
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in plate making, prepress, or print production preferred
- Strong understanding of printing/converting processes
- Comfortable leading processes and organizing team tasks
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable performing equipment maintenance
- Competent computer skills; SAP, Microsoft Office, and prepress software knowledge preferred
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Ideal Traits:
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and eager to take initiative
- Works well in a team and communicates across departments
- Willing to make decisions and escalate when needed
- Continuously works to expand skills and grow into a subject matter expert
Technology & Tools Used:
- SAP
- Prinergy
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits Offered by Employer:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Adoption Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
Gresham, OR
2101
1201 SE 223rd Ave
Suite 120
Gresham, OR 97030
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