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Plate-Making Technician

Location: Operations - Waupun, WI

As Eagle Flexible Packaging continues to grow, we invested in a new facility in Waupun, WI, which houses state-of-the-art flexographic printing press plate making equipment, and we are seeking a Plate-Making Technician to make plates for flexographic printing presses using Computer to Plate (CTP) and Direct Laser Engraving (DLE) methods.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Produce high quality printing press plates using both CTP and DLE methods.
  • Ensure that all plates produced are within Eagle’s standards and procedures (e.g., appropriate line count, minimum dot, 50% dot, etc.).
  • Perform quality checks on all plates, inspecting for any defects.
  • Packaging and prepare plates for delivery and shipping. As needed, deliver plates to their final destination.
  • On a daily basis and before making any plates, calibrate CTP or DLE devices.
  • Ensure that work area and equipment are clean at all times.
  • Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school degree, equivalent (GED), or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with Mac computers and/or PCs.
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to work independently and maximize productivity.
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with a sense of urgency, prioritize, and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot a complex plate making system, including ability to stand for extended periods of time, perform fine motor movement, and manipulate heavy materials, which can weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Reliability and sense of accountability, including a record of good attendance.
  • Professional proficiency in verbal and written English.
  • Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a related plate-making and graphics role strongly desired.
  • Degree or certification in graphic arts or other related field from an educational institution or formal training program.
  • Experience in the flexible packaging industry.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.

Additional Information: Some travel may be required, primarily local and not requiring overnight stays. Travel to Eagle’s Illinois facility may be required for training purposes.

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!  We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
  • HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
  • Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
  • Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
  • 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
  • Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
  • Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
  • 6 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
  • Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.