H0359 Platemaker
Core
Operate plate making equipment to produce lithographic and/or flexographic plates from digital files for the printing process.
Role type
Platemaker (production IC)
Builds
Lithographic and flexographic printing plates
Domain
Printing and graphic arts
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
plate making equipment operation, image imposition, defect review, digital file format handling (PDF, TIFF, EPS), page layout manipulation, color management, basic mechanical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Adobe Creative Suite, imposition software, 2-year technical degree, advanced color management
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, PC, imposition software, desktop publishing software
Responsibilities
Operate plate making, bending/tabbing, and sheering equipment; review images for defects; maintain production documentation; check electronic files for completeness; manipulate print job format using layout software; determine page layout accounting for folds, trims, bleeds, and gripper; prepare color proofs; perform quality checks on finished plates; perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC