Plate Mounter @ Aerotek

Job Title: Plate MounterJob DescriptionThe Plate Mounter sets up and changes over flexographic printing press equipment, prepares materials and inks, and ensures consistent print quality throughout production. This role focuses on plate mounting, die-cutting preparation, and press support while maintaining accurate documentation and a safe, organized work area in a busy unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over press equipment by installing and removing cylinders, anilox rollers, sleeves, and die-cutters according to job specifications.
• Prepare and configure robotic take-off systems to support efficient production runs.
• Handle and stage materials by loading large paperboard rolls and ensuring proper alignment and tension on the press.
• Dispense ink formulas and adjust ink colors using color matching software to meet customer and job requirements.
• Monitor print registration, color consistency, and overall print quality throughout the production run and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform plate mounting activities accurately and consistently to support high-quality flexographic printing.
• Support die-cutting operations by preparing and setting up die-cutters and related components.
• Carry out routine cleaning of ink trays, rollers, and related press components to maintain optimal performance.
• Replace doctor blades and print heads when required to minimize downtime and maintain print quality.
• Troubleshoot basic press and plate mounting issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records, including job details, material usage, and any adjustments made during runs.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards, following all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Learn and apply new procedures, processes, and equipment operations as required to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with pre-press staff and machine operators to coordinate setup, changeovers, and production schedules.
• Follow union work practices and contribute to a positive, cooperative team environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in flexography, printing press operation, or plate mounting in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with plate mounting on flexographic or other printing presses.
• Knowledge of ink handling, ink dispensing, and color adjustment using matching software.
• Working knowledge of die-cutting processes and related equipment.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements accurately, including reading measurements and tolerances.
• Ability to handle and load large paperboard rolls and related materials safely.
• Capability to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of press components, including trays, rollers, doctor blades, and print heads.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve common press and plate mounting issues.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, production specifications, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate plate mounting, registration, and print quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pre-press and machine operators in a team setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing or printing environment.
• Comfort working across different shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights, as required by production needs.
• Willingness to learn new procedures, technologies, and equipment to support process improvements.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain an orderly work area and accurate documentation.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and report issues or quality concerns.
• Reliability and punctuality in a high-volume production environment.

Why Work Here? Employees join a stable, permanent role from the outset and benefit from a supportive, unionized environment that values fairness and teamwork. After a short probationary period, staff gain access to comprehensive benefits, including substantial health and dental coverage and a matched retirement savings program, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being. The workplace offers clear structure, predictable shifts, and opportunities to build specialized skills in printing and plate mounting, making it an attractive setting for those seeking a long-term career in a collaborative production environment.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a unionized production facility, working alongside a team of approximately 1012 pre-press staff and machine operators in a busy printing environment. The work involves hands-on interaction with flexographic printing presses, cylinders, anilox rollers, sleeves, die-cutters, large paperboard rolls, ink dispensing systems, and color matching software. The position primarily focuses on the afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an expectation of openness to other shifts as needed: day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and night shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, requiring adherence to established safety procedures and maintaining a tidy work area. Attire is typical of an industrial manufacturing environment, with appropriate work clothing and any required personal protective equipment provided or specified according to safety standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Brampton, ON.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $57990.40 - $57990.40/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brampton,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.